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Can Trump pardon Jones? I thought pardons apply in criminal cases, not in civil cases like bankruptcy.

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• n144q 2y ago
  It's not about pardoning, it's about what US bankruptcy trustee thinks is ok or not ok. Had this happen under Trump administration, I would assume that the trustee would not even allow such a deal to go ahead in the first place.
• fidotron 2y ago
  And as a follow on, if the president pardons someone for a crime can those harmed by it still sue the perpetrator for damages in a civil case?
  • DoughnutHole 2y ago
    Yes absolutely. Being found not guilty of a crime or being pardoned has no bearing on the evidence that exists which is presented in a separate civil case against you. There’s no double jeopardy in a civil case - it’s a matter of if someone has a claim of damages.