Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Joseph Newton
Granted August 30, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
In-depth case review
Joseph Newton was convicted in 1992 in the Southern District of Georgia of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute controlled substances in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 846, and use of a communication facility in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 843(b) & (c). He was sentenced to 360 months imprisonment followed by 60 months of supervised release. On August 30, 2016, President Barack Obama granted Newton a commutation of his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute controlled substances, 21 U.S.C. § 846; use of a communication facility, 21 U.S.C. § 843(b) & (c)
Southern District of Georgia · 1992
Offense
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute controlled substances, 21 U.S.C. § 846 (21 U.S.C. § 846)
Offense
use of a communication facility, 21 U.S.C. § 843(b) & (c) (21 U.S.C. § 843(b) & (c))
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
360 months imprisonment · 60 months supervised release
Sentenced November 1, 2014 · Southern District of Georgia
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People and petition history
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Connection records
Donations, lobbying, and disclosed activity
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