Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Michael Harris
Granted January 19, 2021 by Donald Trump (Republican).
In-depth case review
Michael Harris was convicted in the Central District of California in 1990 of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, to distribute, and to aid and abet possession and distribution of cocaine, aiding and abetting possession with intent to distribute cocaine (two counts), and possession with intent to distribute cocaine. He was sentenced to 235 months imprisonment followed by 60 months supervised release. On January 19, 2021, President Donald Trump granted Harris a commutation of his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, to distribute, and to aid and abet possession and distribution of cocaine; aiding and abetting possession with intent to distribute cocaine (two counts); possession with intent to distribute cocaine
Central District of California · 1990
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
235 months imprisonment · 60 months supervised release
Sentenced November 26, 1990 · Central District of California
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People and petition history
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