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President Donald Trump signed an executive order granting clemency for Edward DeBartolo Jr., the former San Francisco 49ers owner convicted in a gambling fraud scandal.
The White House surprised reporters Tuesday by announcing Trump's decision. 49ers legends Jerry Rice, Jim Brown, Charles Haley and Ronnie Lott were present for the announcement.
"He's been more than an owner, he's been a father figure, he's been a helper, he's a warrior," Haley said, per CBS SF Bay Area. "The elephant in the room is—we all make mistakes and today the president cleared that mistake.