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I don't think that's correct. Gerald Ford pardoned Richard Nixon before he was indicted or impeached:
http://www.historyplace.com/speeches/ford.htm
Re:Putin: Russia can't turn over Snowden
by themstheones on Tuesday June 25, 2013 @12:32PM
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Wow that's so crooked. On the other hand, Nixon looks like a saint by today's standards.
Sure you can: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gerald_Ford#Pardon_of_Nixon
Re:Putin: Russia can't turn over Snowden
by throwaway10001 on Tuesday June 25, 2013 @12:23PM
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If there's a will, there's a way.
Maybe drop charges and enter a binding non-prosecution agreement?