Federal investigators are looking into former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin's last-minute pardons, some of which have drawn national criticism.
The FBI is asking questions about the pardons Matt Bevin issued during his last weeks as Kentucky governor, the Louisville Courier Journal of the USA TODAY Network has learned.
"I can confirm that I have been contacted by someone looking into the pardons that were issued by Gov. Bevin on his way out the door," he said."The impression I got is that there was an investigation ramping up." Bevin has received national criticism for pardoning or commuting the sentences of more than 650 people following his failed reelection bid in November.
Forcht has given at least $2.8 million to state and national political causes in the last 40 years, including more than $100,000 to Bevin's campaign and inauguration funds.Story continues"You will see people subpoenaed, you will see people deposed, you will see people convicted," he predicted.
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