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HORRIFIC THOUGHT WHEN YOU ARE REMINDED OF WHO DEMOCRATS CONTINUE TO FIGHT FOR.. Could a president pardon Kohberger at a future date, even if he is sentenced to life without parole? READ TO THE END… Since Kohberger’s case is currently a state matter, only the Idaho governor could grant a pardon or commutation for his state convictions under Idaho’s state constitution (Article IV, Section 7). This constitution vests the governor with clemency powers, typically exercised with input from the Idaho Commission of Pardons and Parole. A future president would have no authority over this state sentence unless a federal crime were involved. BUT… Yes, a U.S. president could theoretically pardon Bryan Kohberger, even if he is sentenced to life in prison without parole, as the president’s pardon power under Article II, Section 2 of the U.S. Constitution is broad and applies to federal offenses. This power allows the president to grant pardons or commutations for any federal crime, except in cases of impeachment, with no explicit restrictions based on the sentence’s severity or parole status. Kohberger’s case, involving the murder of four University of Idaho students, is being prosecuted in state court in Idaho, not federal court, based on available information. Therefore, a presidential pardon would not apply directly, as it only covers federal offenses. However, if Kohberger were convicted of a federal crime in the future related to this case (e.g., if federal charges were brought for related offenses), a president could issue a pardon or commute the sentence, regardless of whether it’s life without parole. The pardon could entirely absolve him or reduce the sentence, depending on the president’s discretion. Historically, presidents have used this power in controversial cases, such as President Clinton’s pardon of Susan McDougal in 2001 or President Trump’s commutation of Roger Stone’s sentence in 2020, showing the power’s flexibility.