Trump-Commute Felon Jonathan Braun Jailed Again After Child Assault Allegations

Jonathan Braun, a drug dealer whose 10-year prison sentence was commuted by President Trump in January 2021, has been arrested and jailed without bail after being accused of multiple violent offenses, including assaulting a three-year-old child. This arrest marks Braun's fifth since his commutation, with his recent actions described as 'erratic' and alarming by U.S. District Judge Kiyo A. Matsumoto. Braun's alleged assault on the child occurred during a Shabbat dinner, where he also reportedly punched a man and threatened others. The court has raised concerns about his behavior and potential danger to the community, leading to a request by prosecutors for him to be held indefinitely without bail. Braun's history includes previous convictions for running a drug trafficking operation and engaging in predatory lending practices after his release. His case has drawn scrutiny due to the last-minute nature of his clemency and his connections to the Kushner family.