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Yes, a president can pardon someone for crimes they haven't actually been charged with

The article from KTVB discusses whether a U.S. President can issue a pardon for a crime that an individual has not been charged with. The key points include: The Constitution grants the President the power to "grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offenses against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment." Legal experts cited in the article confirm that this power extends to preemptively pardoning someone for potential future charges, as long as the offense is against the United States. Historical examples are provided, such as President Ford's pardon of Richard Nixon for any offenses he might have committed during his presidency, which was issued before any formal charges were filed. This practice, while controversial, is legally recognized, though it raises significant ethical and political questions about the scope of presidential pardon power.

Read the Full KTVB Article at:
[ https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/verify/government-verify/can-president-pardon-someone-crime-they-have-not-been-charged-with-fact-check/536-8cf9810d-1b64-40fe-add9-32a2d2a6786e ]