Former owner of Tottenham Hotspur, Joe Lewis, is poised to receive an official pardon from President Donald Trump of the United States. Lewis, who transferred ownership of Spurs to the Lewis Family Trust in 2022, was fined £4 million after admitting to insider trading. Reports indicate that he will not be returning to the north London club.
In 2024, Lewis avoided imprisonment following a plea for leniency based on his fragile health and early admission of guilt. President Trump, who has granted several pardons since his return to office after Joe Biden, is expected to extend this privilege to the former Premier League club chief, as reported by The Telegraph.
A presidential pardon in the US absolves a federal offense, halting further penalties and reinstating civil liberties. While the crimes could carry up to a two-year prison term according to federal guidelines, Lewis will not serve time behind bars.
The anticipated pardon for Lewis is scheduled to be officially announced by the White House today. In a statement, Lewis expressed relief that this chapter is closed, allowing him to enjoy retirement while observing his family’s business endeavors built on a foundation of quality and excellence.
Following Daniel Levy’s departure, the Lewis family assumed full control of Tottenham this year. The club will continue operating under the Lewis name, but Joe Lewis will remain in retirement. The new Tottenham hierarchy comprises Joe’s daughter Vivienne, son Charles, and Vivienne’s husband Nick Beucher. Eric Hinson recently joined as a non-executive director, working alongside non-executive chairman Peter Charrington and chief executive Vinai Venkatesham.
Levy’s 25-year tenure as chairman ended in September, marking a transition towards a more traditional organizational structure at the club. In his farewell statement, Levy commended the collective effort that transformed the club into a global contender, expressing gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support.
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