No. Prosecutors pay attention to pardons. It's a bit of slap in the face. That's what these prosecutors deserve. A clear sign that they overreached. Prosec

No. Prosecutors pay attention to pardons. It's a bit of slap in the face. That's what these prosecutors deserve. A clear sign that they overreached. Prosecutors also often run for office later in their career (see Elliot Spitzer). They use their conviction history to show how badass they are. These prosecutors need to have the privilege of adding "convicted high-profile hackers" to their resume revoked. If pardoning isn't appropriate in this case, a simple statement from the president or Department of Justice would be welcome.