Nursing home owner pardoned by Trump asks for extension before he has to report to Arkansas prison

By: Andrew DeMillo

Outlets: Arkansas Advocate

Published: December 23, 2025

Words: 371

Last Updated: 1 month ago

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A former nursing home owner pardoned by President Donald Trump asked a judge Tuesday for a delay before he has to report to an Arkansas prison to serve his state sentence, citing concerns that the state would be unable to meet his religious dietary needs.

Attorneys for Joseph Schwartz asked a judge for an extension to her order that he report to the Arkansas Department of Corrections by December 29.

Schwartz, of New …

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