The investigation was stopped by the Eastern District of New York. I wrote to you on June 23rd and United States Attorney Joseph Nacella about these allegations. That investigation into this impropriety was shut down at the request of your office. Did you have any involvement or knowledge about the commutation of Mr. Gentiles sentence? President Trump, as I've said a couple times today, has full authority to pardon or commute anybody convicted of federal. (04:33–04:41)
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