Boy, wonder how a rumor that Obama is going to pardon Manson will play?
Nothing says he can't...
14 posted on 05/24/2012 7:49:55 PM PDT by null and void
(Day 1220 of our ObamaVacation from reality [and what dark chill/is gathering still/before the storm])
Boy, wonder how a rumor that Obama is going to pardon Manson will play?
"Nothing says he can't..."
The law says he can't.
Manson was convicted of a state crime in a state court. The President's pardon power extends only to those convicted of a federal crime in a federal court.