Before Weinberger could be tried on the original charges, he received a pardon on December 24, 1992, from Bush, who had been Reagan's vice president during the scandal.
BEFOre wEinBerGeR CoULD Be Tried On the OrIginaL cHarges, hE Received A PArdon on decEmbER 24, 1992, froM busH, wHO haD BEen Reagan's vIcE presidENT dUring tHe sCandaL.