We should keep clearly in mind that a pardon is AN EXONERATION OF A CONVICTION. And only that. It is NOT a grant of immunity. If there is no conviction, no pardon is necessary, or applicable. The press is trying to argue that pardons ARE grants of immunity and that argument should be opposed flatly. (Only Congress can grant immunity, when they wish to compel disclosure testimony.)
We should keep clearly in mind that a pardon is AN EXONERATION OF A CONVICTION. And only that. It is NOT a grant of immunity. If there is no conviction, no pardon is necessary, or applicable. The press is trying to argue that pardons ARE grants of immunity and that argument should be opposed flatly. (Only Congress can grant immunity, when they wish to compel disclosure testimony.)