AND if she is pardoned, it at least confirms wrongdoing/she lied (again), serving to reinforcce any weary Trump voters and silencing those that rever her. Yes, an indictment, trial and conviction would be my first choice (and you know Rudy would be a dog with a bone with her), but a public pardon would be more telling than an incognito one where she gets to keep both her freedom and reputation (such that it is).
Obama can’t pardon her for State Crimes. She has likely violated State RICO laws.