Thanks for clearing that up. That's why the (?) is in that statement. Something could be done, couldn't it? Perhaps Governer Perry could issue a pardon? And if he could, would he?
Whittington is apparently going to be OK, so the issue will be rendered moot.
If it came to that, though, I imagine that a.) a grand jury investigation couldn't be averted (and probably shouldn't), but b.) would certainly conclude "accidental death" -- thus bringing the matter to an end.