US drug dealer afforded clemency by Trump found guilty of parole violation

Jonathan Braun of New York faces up to five years after he was arrested and charged in connection to recent crimes

A convicted New York drug dealer whose federal prison sentence was commuted by Donald Trump during Trump's first presidency has been found guilty of violating the terms of his release after being arrested and charged in connection with several recent crimes.

Jonathan Braun now faces up to five years in prison during a sentencing hearing tentatively scheduled for 9 October.