Arrest Record · Issue 12 of 12
Second chances for him. Not for anyone else.
Byron Donalds has been arrested for distribution of dangerous drugs and on a felony in connection with a bank fraud scheme. He received a third chance after being arrested twice, yet in Congress tried to deny the same chance to others. Donalds does not reflect the moral leadership we need in Florida.
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The facts
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Byron Donalds was arrested for marijuana distribution and was granted a pretrial diversion. He was ultimately fined $150 and was not incarcerated. He admits to having sold drugs. 1
Donalds was later arrested on a felony larceny charge. He was given 2 years probation, and the court later expunged his record. 2
Donalds sponsored a bill that would eliminate the possibility for young adult offenders to have their convictions “set aside” once they complete their sentence, something similar to expungement, which was offered to Donalds after his felony charge. 2
Tell Byron Donalds: Floridians don't want a fraud as governor.
Sources
Every claim on this page, with links to the votes, filings and reporting behind it.
- CBS News, Byron Donalds, the Florida governor's race and his marijuana arrest, March 6, 2026
- Washington Sun, Byron Donalds' D.C. crime bill and his own arrests, Sept. 18, 2026