Biden commutes sentence of ex-Miami booster Nevin Shapiro among 1,499 recipients

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Nevin Shapiro, a former Miami booster and Ponzi scheme mastermind, had his 20-year prison sentence commuted by President Joe Biden. This decision is part of a larger announcement involving 1,499 commutations. Shapiro was sentenced in 2011 for a $930 million Ponzi scheme and has been on home confinement since 2020. His official release date is set for December 22. Shapiro's actions led to a significant NCAA investigation into Miami athletics, resulting in major sanctions against the school. The investigation revealed Shapiro provided $170,000 in illegal benefits to athletes and coaches from 2002 to 2010.


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