Boosie Badazz is opening up about a costly attempt to secure a presidential pardon. The rapper says he paid a large amount of money because he believed the deal could lead to clemency. His story appeared in a new investigation on “60 Minutes.” The experience left him without the pardon he expected.
Boosie Badazz details the $600,000 deal he claims was supposed to help secure a presidential pardon
Boosie spoke about the deal during the “60 Minutes” investigation into pardon brokers. These political operatives claim they can help put pardon requests in front of President Donald Trump. Boosie says he paid Jack Burkman and Jacob Wohl $600,000 upfront. He believed the payment would help secure a pardon.
Boosie claims Burkman and Wohl made their influence in Trump’s circle sound much bigger than it was. He also says they once told him that Trump had already approved the pardon. However, no pardon came through for the rapper. Boosie sued the pair in July over the failed deal.
Boosie now wants $300,000 back from the money he paid. He claims their agreement said half the payment would return if the pardon did not happen. Burkman denied that any refund agreement existed and said, “We tried very, very hard.” The dispute remains tied to Boosie’s attempt to recover part of his payment.
Burkman and Wohl denied doing anything improper, while “60 Minutes” reported that pardon brokers are not breaking the law simply by offering their services. For Boosie, the outcome remains costly, but he never received the presidential pardon he expected.
Boosie Badazz’s appearance on “60 Minutes” put fresh attention on his costly pardon attempt. The rapper says he believed the $600,000 payment would help secure clemency from President Trump. His account highlights the steep price he says he paid for a pardon that never came.
