Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Sidney J. Ball
Granted August 3, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
In-depth case review
Sidney J. Ball was convicted in the Southern District of Texas in 2003 of possession with intent to distribute 12.04 kilograms of cocaine under 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(A), and 851. He was sentenced to 240 months imprisonment followed by 120 months supervised release. On August 3, 2016, President Barack Obama (Democratic) granted Ball a commutation of his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Possession with intent to distribute 12.04 kilograms of cocaine, 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(A), & 851
Southern District of Texas · 2003
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
240 months imprisonment · 120 months supervised release
Sentenced Southern District of Texas
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People and petition history
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