Charlie Javice, the founder of the startup Frank, is reportedly seeking a pardon from President Donald Trump after allegations that she defrauded JPMorgan Chase. CNBC and Yahoo Finance both reference reports that Javice has been trying to obtain clemency. CNBC says Javice founded Frank, which JPMorgan acquired in 2021 for $175 million. The New York Post, citing the Wall Street Journal, reports that Javice and people close to her have reached out to individuals with ties to the Trump administration as part of the effort to pursue a pardon. The outlets describe Javice’s actions as an attempt to secure presidential approval rather than commenting on the merits of the underlying case. The reporting centers on her reported contacts and the connection to JPMorgan’s acquisition of Frank, with JPMorgan paying $175 million for the company. The sources do not indicate whether Javice has received any response, nor do they outline any formal pardon request procedure. Javice’s alleged conduct and the status of any legal proceedings are not detailed in the excerpts provided.