December 04, 2025
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Trump pardons Oak View Group cofounder Leiweke

President Donald Trump granted an unconditional pardon Wednesday to Timothy Leiweke, former CEO and cofounder of Oak View Group, months after the Justice Department charged him with conspiring with a rival to rig the bidding process for a new arena project in Texas. Leiweke, a prominent sports and venue developer known for Los Angeles’s entertainment district and past leadership roles at Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, is cleared of federal liability by the clemency despite the pending antitrust case.

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📌 Key Facts

  • Unconditional presidential pardon issued to Timothy Leiweke on Wednesday
  • Leiweke was charged by DOJ with a bid‑rigging conspiracy tied to a Texas arena project
  • Leiweke is the former chief executive and cofounder of Oak View Group

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Trump Pardons Stadium Developer Charged in Texas Arena Bid-Rigging Case
The Wall Street Journal by Katherine Sayre December 04, 2025