[freespirited]

Rodgers said the former agents apparently were not eligible for a pardon, which would nullify the punishment.

I'm just a dumb layman but this sounds like BS to me. The president can pardon anyone at anytime.

They may not have met suggested guidelines, but guidelines are not law.

[CodeToad]

I do not know of any legal “eligibility requirements” for a President to issue a pardon. That seems to be just another total Bush lie.