Yes, it is true that CZ wanted presidential pardon, which means that he will be able to be Binance CEO again which the court United States Court banned him from.
You know how the world could be, there are rumors everywhere. CZ is threatening Bloomberg already that he will sue Bloomberg. He also accused Coinbase to be the problem and the cause of behind the allegations. He thinks Coinbase is afraid of Binance if he becomes Binance CEO again.