Convicted Startup CEO Charlie Javice Reportedly Seeking Trump Pardon After Frank Fraud Verdict
CNBC—Charlie Javice, the founder of student financial aid startup Frank who was convicted of fraud for deceiving JPMorgan Chase during its acquisition of her company, is reportedly lobbying for a presidential pardon from Trump. Javice was found guilty of fabricating millions of fake user accounts to inflate the company's apparent value before the sale. Her legal team is said to be exploring pardon avenues as her sentencing approaches.