Pardon My Testosterone

Yes, it looks like there is still yet more testosterone to be injected into the world of clemency (apologies to Mr. Clemens)! First, it was California Governor - and former Terminator - Arnold Schwarzenegger (see post here). Then it was former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee and his pal, "Mr. Roundhouse kick," Chuck Norris (see posts here and here). Now, just when we thought we could unclench our fists and catch our breath, the door is smashed to pieces and into the rooms walks Steven Seagal!

It started in March of 2002 when Julius Nasso sued Seagal, his former neighbor and fellow movie producer, for $60 million dollars. Three months later, F.B.I. agents nabbed Nasso and he and 16 others were charged with conspiracy and extortion. Nasso plead guilty and was sentenced to one year in prison. He served his time and now, according to this story in the Staten Island Advance :

More important than the money, Nasso said, is a letter signed by Seagal and addressed to the Office of the Pardon Attorney, Department of Justice. According to Nasso, the letter reads: "I am writing this letter to indicate that I have no objection to and would support the application (when it is timely) of Julius R. Nasso for a Presidential pardon." Nasso hopes that simple sentence will someday clear his record completely. "It speaks volumes that [Steven] has agreed to support my application for a presidential pardon in the future," he said.

So, how about that? It appears the violent film action figures are generally softening up in their old age and pushing the whole pardon thing. I will add Nasso's name to the "pardon watch list" and wonder who Scooter Libby might dig up to assist him in the future? I mean, who is left? Jackie Chan?