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Trump Grants Pardon to Oak View Group Co‑Founder Tim Leiweke Over Bid‑Rigging Charges

President Trump has issued a pardon for Tim Leiweke, co‑founder of Oak View Group, who earlier this year was charged with allegedly rigging bids for a Texas arena. Leiweke has denied the accusations and contested the charges. The Justice Department document lists the clemency grant as dated Dec. 2.

10:07 AM, 12/04/2025Politics
Trump Grants Pardon to Oak View Group Co‑Founder Tim Leiweke Over Bid‑Rigging Charges

U.S. President Donald Trump has granted a presidential pardon to Tim Leiweke, the co‑founder of stadium developer Oak View Group. Leiweke had been charged earlier this year in connection with allegations that he rigged bids for a Texas arena.

Leiweke has consistently denied any wrongdoing and contested the charges. The Justice Department document recording the executive grant of clemency is dated Dec. 2.

Background

The federal charges related to alleged bid‑rigging centered on the process for securing contracts tied to a proposed Texas arena. The pardon addresses the federal criminal exposure described in the charging documents but does not represent a court finding of innocence.

Presidential pardons typically resolve or prevent federal prosecution for the offenses covered by the grant; however, they do not erase the underlying allegations or civil consequences that might persist.

Reporting by Costas Pitas.

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