What is happening is that the Press is still trying to help the Demorats to get her off any future convictions. The only problem is that it involves National Security (Secret and Classified Documents leaked by her carelessness) and Corruption (Pay to Play in the State Department).
Any pardon by Obama would damage the Government of the United States and I wouldn't put it past him.
You are wrong.
A president can pardon anyone for any Federal crime whether or not there has been any legal action.