President Donald Trump has pardoned Joseph Schwartz, former head of Skyline Healthcare, whose company operated multiple nursing homes in South Dakota before collapsing in 2018. Schwartz had been sentenced to three years in federal prison for $38 million in tax fraud and mismanagement of employee funds.
Skyline’s failure disrupted care for thousands of residents across 11 states, including South Dakota, prompting emergency state intervention. The pardon erases Schwartz’s conviction and financial penalties, drawing criticism from advocates who say it undermines accountability in long-term care.
South Dakota’s lawsuit against Schwartz over local facility fallout remains active.
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