Nate Newton

Convicted of

Drug trafficking (175 lbs marijuana)

Sentence

30 mo + $25K fine + 250 hours community service

Reported amount

N/A (Jerry Jones involvement)

Notability

Former NFL offensive lineman (Dallas Cowboys); pleaded guilty to drug trafficking (175 lbs marijuana); sentenced to 30 months + $25K fine + 250 hours community service

Why / who lobbied

Cowboys owner Jerry Jones personally delivered the news to Newton. Newton speculated Herschel Walker (Trump's USFL teammate) may have advocated for him.