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To: proxy_user

To receive a pardon, does she first have to be convicted, or is being indicted enough?


20 posted on 03/28/2016 8:50:24 AM PDT by FreeAtlanta (Restore Liberty!)
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To: FreeAtlanta

Nixon was pardoned before indictment. I don’t know whether it was actually legally binding or not.

The Pardon power does not extend to Treason or impeachment, though.


21 posted on 03/28/2016 8:56:31 AM PDT by henkster
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