Will President Obama pardon Don Siegelman?

[avebury]

Siedelman has been the victim of a perpetual Republican witch hunt. I would be very dissapointed if President Obama doesn't not grant him a pardon.

[Demit]

1. I know. I know he doesn't have much time left on his sentence, but still.

It was such a travesty of justice.

[Justitia]

2. God I hope so, he deserves it! His case is a mockery.

I wonder when we will know forsure....

[sarah FAILIN]

3. It really was a witch hunt. I hope he does

His sentence is nearly over, but think it is the right thing to do. He should pardon everyone he can. The reps can't fight that.

[onecaliberal]

4. Should have been done long ago.

[still_one]

5. He should, Siegelman's sentence is up in June

[NRaleighLiberal]

6. That is the pardon I am hoping for the most, for sure.

[90-percent]

7. even better

Obama should order a drone strike on Karl Rove.

-90% jimmy

[MineralMan]

8. Was he convicted of a federal crime

In federal court? I don't think so. Presidents can only pardon or commute sentences for federal convictions.

[pnwmom]

9. Yes, federal charges in a federal court. nt

[MineralMan]

11. Oh, OK.

Thanks.

[DefenseLawyer]

10. He was charged and convicted in federal court

President Obama certainly can and should pardon him.