In that case, Ford pardoned Nixon to prevent a trial, where a conviction was still possible. In this case, there will never be a trial, and hence, no possibilit

In that case, Ford pardoned Nixon to prevent a trial, where a conviction was still possible. In this case, there will never be a trial, and hence, no possibility of a conviction. It's a well-meaning sentiment, but a pardon is not applicable here. Better to lobby against the laws Swartz was accused of violating.