Under the Constitution, the president's clemency power extends to all federal criminal offenses, except in cases of impeachment. President George Washington pardoned, commuted, or rescinded the convictions of 16 people. Among them are: Philip Vigol (or Wigle) and John Mitchel, convicted of treason for their roles in the Whiskey Rebellion.
Under the Constitution, the president's clemency power extends to all federal criminal offenses, except in cases of impeachment. President George Washington pardoned, commuted, or rescinded the convictions of 16 people. Among them are: Philip Vigol (or Wigle) and John Mitchel, convicted of treason for their roles in the Whiskey Rebellion.