Vegas gambler Billy Walters had his sentence for insider trading commuted. He was a huge campaign donor and his commutation supported by an ex senator, an ex-gov, an ex-congresswoman, an ex-sheriff, pro golfers and...Lara Logan, who did a fluff 60 Minutes piece on him.

#WeMatter
My favorite Billy Walters story is he was on my TV show, didn't like my line of questioning, called me a "motherfucker" during the break, apologized during a later break, then tried to get me fired after the show.

Fun dude.
One of the best pieces ever done on Walters was by @BetsBarnes, who captured the man, his relationships (including with the former sheriff who supported his commutation) and his political donations/influence. https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/nevermind-the-indictments-everybody-loves-las-vegas-gambler-bill-walters/
Nevermind the indictments, everybody loves Las Vegas gambler Bill Walters

Bill Walters, 69, is the sort of person for whom it is possible to use the phrase “latest indictment.” But, notably, none of those indictments has ever resulted in a conviction.

https://www.reviewjournal.com/business/casinos-gaming/nevermind-the-indictments-everybody-loves-las-vegas-gambler-bill-walters/
Walters used many companies to circumvent campaign $ caps and bundle contributions to local and state officials, including @GovSisolak, as @RileySnyder detailed: https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/billy-walters-wife-former-businesses-gave-100000-in-last-minute-contributions-to-sisolak
Billy Walters' wife, former businesses gave $100,000 in last-minute contributions to Sisolak

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Steve Sisolak has reported receiving $10,000 in campaign contributions from companies and people affiliated with incarcerated sports bettor and Las Vegas developer...

https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/billy-walters-wife-former-businesses-gave-100000-in-last-minute-contributions-to-sisolak
Walters was, as The White House noted, also known for his philanthropy, including a large donation to the victims fund after the tragic Las Vegas massacre. https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/convicted-businessman-walters-revealed-as-anonymous-500000-donor-to-victims-fund
Convicted businessman Walters revealed as anonymous $500,000 donor to victims' fund

Billy Walters, the convicted gambler/developer on his way to federal prison, is the anonymous donor who gave $500,000 to the Las Vegas victims’ assistance fund, The Nevada Independent has learned.

https://thenevadaindependent.com/article/convicted-businessman-walters-revealed-as-anonymous-500000-donor-to-victims-fund
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