Former owner of Tottenham Hotspur, Joe Lewis, is expected to receive an official pardon from United States President Donald Trump. Lewis transferred ownership of Spurs to the Lewis Family Trust in 2022 after being fined £4 million for insider trading. Although he will not be returning to the North London club, Lewis managed to avoid jail in 2024 due to his health and guilty plea.
President Trump has been granting several pardons since taking office, and Lewis is slated to be the latest recipient, according to The Telegraph. A presidential pardon in the US forgives a federal crime, halting further punishment and reinstating civil rights. Despite facing a potential two-year prison sentence, Lewis will not serve time behind bars.
The White House is set to publish Lewis’ pardon today. The British billionaire expressed relief, stating, “I am pleased to put this behind me and focus on retirement, watching my family continue our business endeavors based on our commitment to excellence.”
Following Daniel Levy’s departure, the Lewis family assumed full control of Tottenham. The club will operate under the Lewis name, with Joe remaining retired. The Tottenham hierarchy now includes Joe’s daughter Vivienne, son Charles, and Vivienne’s husband Nick Beucher, along with non-executive director Eric Hinson, who recently joined the team.
Levy concluded his nearly 25-year chairmanship at Tottenham in September, transitioning the club towards a more conventional leadership structure. In a statement, Levy expressed pride in the club’s achievements and thanked fans for their support throughout the years.