Mr. Karl F. Thompson was wrongfully convicted in Federal court. He is a man that has served his nation and community well for decades. The judge is his case instructed the jury that for a guilty verdict, they needed to find that Mr. Thompson acted willfully and maliciously to deprive Mr. Zehm of his civil rights. The prosecution failed to prove such.
Mr. Thompson has served the in-custody portion of his sentence and has been released due to good behavior while incarcerated. He poses no threat to the public, and by pardoning him, he can have his constitutional rights restored. These rights include the right to vote, and defend himself and his family.
I implore the President of The United States to exercise his constitutional prerogative , and issue a pardon for Karl F. Thompson Jr.