Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Vince Cordell King
Granted August 3, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
In-depth case review
Vince Cordell King was convicted in 1996 in the Eastern District of Michigan of possession with intent to distribute cocaine base (two counts) under 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1), using or carrying a firearm during and in relation to drug trafficking under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c), and felon in possession of a firearm under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g). He was sentenced to 96 months supervised release. On August 3, 2016, President Barack Obama (Democratic) commuted King's sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Possession with intent to distribute cocaine base (two counts), 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1); using or carrying of a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime, 18 U.S.C. § 924(c); felon in possession of a firearm, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)
Eastern District of Michigan · 1996
Offense
Possession with intent to distribute cocaine base (two counts), 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) (21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1))
Offense
using or carrying of a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime, 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) (18 U.S.C. § 924(c))
Offense
felon in possession of a firearm, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g) (18 U.S.C. § 922(g))
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
96 months supervised release
Sentenced Eastern District of Michigan
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People and petition history
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