The pardon is no longer secret. So why even talk about their pardons in public forum? Keep quiet, prosecute them, then let them scream "hey, we were pardoned for the crimes. Here is the paperwork".
Let them tell the world themselves.
but I am sure your plan is excellent, too, Q. Thank you for thinking this game through.
Prayers for you and all members and Our Presidential family, anons and friends and loved ones, well, world wide peoples everywhere.