This event scores low on constitutional damage (A=3.42) because no pardon has been granted - this is merely lobbying/advocacy. Rule_of_law gets 3 for potential clemency abuse concerns, separation gets 2 for executive power questions, corruption gets 2 for potential quid-pro-quo implications, capture gets 1 for wealthy defendant access. However, mechanism_modifier is 0.5 because no actual constitutional mechanism has been triggered - this is speculative. The B-score (16.76) reflects moderate hype around a celebrity crypto fraudster seeking clemency, with strong outrage_bait and media_friendliness, but doesn't reach List B threshold. This is classic Noise: speculative reporting on private lobbying efforts with no concrete constitutional action, narrow population impact, and no mechanism. The story generates attention around SBF's notoriety and crypto scandal but represents normal (if ethically questionable) clemency petition activity.