Comment by dpearson
13 years ago
Nixon received a "full, free, and absolute pardon" from Gerald Ford [0], despite not actually having even stood trial, let alone having been convicted.
13 years ago
Nixon received a "full, free, and absolute pardon" from Gerald Ford [0], despite not actually having even stood trial, let alone having been convicted.
It's not clear if this would have stood up in court, since Nixon was never prosecuted.
However, when the president of the United States issues a pardon, even one that is of questionable legality, it's still a powerful statement: Ford placed the power and influence of the Oval Office in between Nixon and any prosecutor.
This petition suggests a similar maneuver with Obama and Snowden.