To answer this, we need only remember the basics. Disregarding the fact of the father – son relation, let’s remember one important fact. Hunter knows where all the bodies are hidden. I am sure Old Joe knows what will happen should his son spend one day in prison.

Incidentally, I am sure all the Bidden puppeteers are aware that Hunter has a few things to say about them too.

Will Hunter get pardoned? In a word, instantly.