HARTFORD, Conn. — Former Connecticut Gov. John Rowland, whose promising political career was upended by a corruption scandal and two federal prison stints, has been pardoned by President Donald Trump.

The Republican governor, who served from 1995 until 2004, was among a number of prominent figures the Republican president granted clemency Wednesday, including former New York Congressman Michael Grimm, also a Republican, and reality TV stars Julie and Todd Chrisley.

A White House official confirmed the pardon but spoke only on background to discuss matters that have not yet been made public.

“I am very humbled and deeply appreciative,” Rowland said in a statement to WTNH and other news outlets in Connecticut. “This is a wonderful final resolution.”

Once the nation’s youngest governor, R

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