Federal clemency record
Pardon · December 24, 1992
Granted by George H.W. Bush (Republican) to Caspar W. Weinberger
Summary
On December 24, 1992, President George H.W. Bush granted a pardon to Caspar W. Weinberger pursuant to Proclamation No. 6518, published in the Federal Register at volume 57, page 62,145. Weinberger, former Secretary of Defense, had been convicted of charges related to the Iran-Contra affair. The pardon was issued during Bush's final month in office.
Offense
(See Proclamation No. 6518; 57 Fed. Reg. 62,145 (1992))