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The most recent U.S. governor to be arrested was former Connecticut Governor John Rowland. In 2014, Rowland was indicted on seven counts related to campaign finance violations and falsifying records. He was convicted in 2014 and sentenced to 30 months in prison in 2015. Rowland was released in 2018 and received a presidential pardon in 2025. en.wikipedia.org
Another notable case is that of former Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vázquez. In August 2022, she was arrested on federal bribery charges related to her 2020 campaign financing. She was released on bond and has pleaded not guilty to the charges. edition.cnn.com
Additionally, former U.S. Virgin Islands Governor John DeJongh was arrested on embezzlement charges in 2023. He allegedly used public funds to make unauthorized improvements to his private residence.
These cases highlight instances where former governors have faced legal actions after their terms in office.
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