What a misnomer that one is. Rose wasn't convicted of a crime. He broke unforgivable rules in the game of baseball. That he was an outstanding player is a given. But, he knew better, and got caught. End of story.
Did Rose do that? I was unaware of that.Filing false tax returns, which is a nice way of saying cheating on your taxes, is a crime.
He pleaded guilty to tax evasion and served time in jail for a while. That was... over 30 years ago, I'd guess.Did Rose do that? I was unaware of that.
Evidently not. The former president gave preemptive pardons to his family, Fauci and Milley. Only the Supreme Court could decide if it’s legal to give someone a pardon before they were convicted of a felony. If your found guilty of a misdemeanor, you would have to apply to the governor of your state.I don't know if this is accurate or not, but don't you have to be convicted of a crime in order to be pardoned?
BINGO!I don't see the point of a pardon. He served his time, paid a fine, and paid back all that he owed with intrest. Plus the Dude's dead. So what does it accomplish? I guess it's supposed to help get him into Hall of fame. But I don't think it's the tax cheating that has kept him out. It was the betting.
It so bothers me that he isn't in the BB Hall of Fame bc of the betting. (I didn't know about the tax evasion). So many other fantastic players also bc of steroids--uh, Barry Bonds, Roger Clemens, just the best batter and pitcher of all time (except I guess for the Babe).
As of today, Pete Rose and Shoeless Jackson are now eligible for Hall of Fame... ban lifted.