This event scores high on constitutional damage (A=37.1) due to significant rule of law erosion (4.2) - presidential pardons being weaponized to influence judicial sentencing creates dangerous precedent for executive interference in judicial independence. Separation of powers concerns (3.8) arise from executive actions being cited as binding or persuasive authority in judicial proceedings. Corruption indicators (3.5) reflect the pardon of a foreign leader with likely quid pro quo implications now cascading into domestic judicial outcomes. Capture (2.1) reflects institutional co-option. Severity multipliers elevated for durability (1.2) as this creates lasting precedent, reversibility (1.1) as judicial norms are difficult to restore, and precedent (1.2) as this establishes template for future interference. Mechanism modifier (1.15) applied for norm erosion affecting judicial independence. Federal scope with narrow population yields 0.95 modifier. Distraction score (B=9.3) is moderate - some outrage potential but limited viral qualities. Delta of +27.8 clearly places this on List A as substantive constitutional damage with minimal distraction overlay.