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1. A conviction is not needed for a pardon

Sun Feb 15, 2026, 10:34 AM

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Biden pardoned his son. Ford pardoned Nixon As two examples

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Question here. Can a president pardon someone that is not charged, but sitting in jail [View all] bluestarone Yesterday OP

A conviction is not needed for a pardon Alpeduez21 Yesterday #1

Thanks I thought the pardon entailed more than the cases in the news Alpeduez21 Yesterday #6

As did Ford to Nixon for his crimes. ihaveaquestion Yesterday #9

A person doesn't need to be charged with a crime to be pardoned Abnredleg Yesterday #3

Probably not if the person is being held for civil contempt. onenote Yesterday #4