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minus-squareTheTechnician27@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up8·4 days ago accepting a pardon is an admission of guilt This was true, but that no longer applies. (at least at the federal level; I have no clue how state courts have ruled on this.)
minus-squareFlying Squid@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up11arrow-down1·4 days agoWell I have to admit I agree with the court there. A pardon should not be an admission of guilt. So even though that changes what I said, I have to concur with them. Thank you for letting me know.
This was true, but that no longer applies. (at least at the federal level; I have no clue how state courts have ruled on this.)
Well I have to admit I agree with the court there. A pardon should not be an admission of guilt. So even though that changes what I said, I have to concur with them. Thank you for letting me know.