"I am thankful to the President and extremely grateful for the longstanding support of friends and family, especially my wife, Susan. I have tried to lead a life marked by concern for others and I hope those qualities, along with the government misconduct that led to my wrongful conviction, convinced the White House to grant me clemency. I also hope this sends a strong message to law enforcement to refrain from illegal misconduct in pursuing their targets. I look forward to vindication as I pursue my civil damages case in federal court."
The life story of William “Billy’’ Walters is inspiring.
Billy Walters considers his greatest and longest-lasting achievement to be his philanthropic activities and unwavering devotion to helping the people around him.
More than 100 friends, employees and supporters wrote letters to U.S. District Judge P. Kevin Castel seeking leniency for Billy Walters.
In 2017, Billy Walters was convicted of insider trading charges in a case marked by egregious government misconduct.
Read retired Opportunity Village executive, Linda Smith’s moving tribute to Billy Walters
“He touched my life and the lives of thousands of families like mine who fight for and fiercely love their disabled children.”
To learn more about Opportunity Village, the Las Vegas-based nonprofit that provides employment, vocational training, and recreation services to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Click here.
Media: Read about how the Walters family is supporting Opportunity Village during the Covid-19 pandemic here.