As outraged as people are, and rightfully so, the prosecutors are only going to charge him with what they believe they can prove in a court of law...cause that is still part of this process. 1st degree murder is a heavy burden for prosecutors and this incident simply doesnt meet that burden with the evidence known.
He did state that those charges can be increased with further evidence if/when it becomes available, but for right now what they have as evidence is what supports the charges laid.
And can a president pardon someone who hasnt yet been convicted? Seems doubtful.
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