His wife, Nadine Menendez, as well as Egyptian-American businessman Wael Hana, were also charged with conspiracy to act as a foreign agent.
Steven Lefemine didn't seek Trump pardon so he could challenge Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act, and inexplicable "intimidation" claim in indictment could give him legal right to make his argument to jury.
Conspirators allegedly registered with the IRS as agents of real taxpayers and directed the agency to change their addresses and redirect the tax filers' refunds to them.
'I never thought such a thing could happen in America,' Trump said during his speech.
The former Vice President's statements we posted by him on the site former known as Twitter
"Eight months ago we did something ordinary people don't do: we risked our careers and reputations to bring the truth out of the shadow and into the light. We were moved solely by our consciences, yet faced continual attacks," the pair said in a statement.
"If Mr. Trump or anyone else did the crime, they should do the time," he said. "But others have done things similarly to what Mr. Trump is suspected of doing, and no else is being threatened with prosecution."