They lobbied the government on his behalf and he was granted a presidential pardon.

他们为他游说政府，他因之得到了总统特赦。

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He had defended himself in court for years and had asked for a presidential pardon.

VOA: standard.2010.07.09

Tommy's business partner, Ricardo Gelael, said he accepted the verdict and would request a presidential pardon.

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Prosecutors who brought the case did not know a presidential pardon was being considered.

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In the case of federal crimes, only a presidential pardon can allow a man to vote again.

ECONOMIST: Disenfranchised for life