[kevao]

Commutation merely gets him out of prison. Pardon does that plus makes conviction disappear.

Pardon requires admission of guilt. Stone did not commit a crime, so shouldn't have to admit guilt -- particularly for something the FBI refused to even charge McCabe for.

[clintonh8r]

yes, you’re right. Also, there’s a five year waiting period after the sentence has ended, so Stone would not qualify for a pardon at this time.