He is also seeking a pardon from President Donald Trump for his conviction related to a murder-for-hire plan against a rival as well as violations of the Endangered Species Act. Maldonado-Passage is suing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, several former colleagues and ex-business partner Jeff Lowe for $94 million. He claims alleged “overreach, perjury, abuse of power and the failure to uphold the Oath of their position,” according to the article.