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Not if the pension was awarded before the offense and conviction took place. If it can be shown that the offense occurred before the individual retired, in certain cases, the pension CAN be withheld.

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Yes, a federal pension can be discontinued for a person convicted of a felony if the crime is related to their employment or if the pension plan has provisions for forfeiture in the case of certain criminal convictions.

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