Whether Toussie was involved in mortgage scheme in New York . Answers raised about how thorough of an investigation there was before his pardon . Questions raised about whether this was due in part to political connections . The president 's request never made it to the pardon attorney , who actually executes the pardon requests . White House : Toussie 's father made contributions to top Republican politicians .
Whether Toussie was involved in mortgage scheme in New York . Answers raised about how thorough of an investigation there was before his pardon . Questions raised about whether this was due in part to political connections . White House : Toussie 's father made contributions to top Republican politicians .