Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Kent Edward Kiser
Granted August 3, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
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Kent Edward Kiser was convicted in 2006 in the Eastern District of Virginia of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) & 846, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c). He was sentenced to 270 months imprisonment followed by 96 months of supervised release. On August 3, 2016, President Barack Obama commuted his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) & 846; possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)
Eastern District of Virginia · 2006
Offense
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) & 846 (21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) & 846)
Offense
possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) (18 U.S.C. § 924(c))
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
270 months imprisonment · 96 months supervised release
Sentenced Eastern District of Virginia
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