His supporters included five former attorneys general, among them Michael Mukasey, who headed the Justice Department when Rubashkin was charged. As Rubashkin idled in a New York correctional facility, calls mounted for his sentence to be commuted. But on Wednesday, President Trump commuted Rubashkin’s sentence. According to the officials, prosecutors drove away several prospective buyers, including one who offered to $40 million for the company. Also included was a Feb. 23 letter from the Justice Department officials following up on their petition to the Obama administration.

Source: Washington Post December 21, 2017 11:49 UTC