CEO of HOPE for Prisoners Arrested | Las Vegas News

Jon Ponder, founder of HOPE for Prisoners, is facing 20 serious charges including sexual assault and coercion after being arrested Tuesday — accused of leveraging his position to pressure women, some too afraid to speak up because he knew their addresses. Bail was set at $200K, and his court date is August 25. A former HR manager, Sean Withers, says he was fired for investigating these allegations — dismissed under “breach of confidentiality,” but insists it was retaliation. The nonprofit’s board has placed Ponder on administrative leave. Despite the accusations, Withers still believes Ponder’s heart is in the right place, though personal desires may have derailed his mission. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/092df2f756c6f028