Federal clemency case file
Commutation of William Howard Penn
Granted January 19, 2017 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
In-depth case review
William Howard Penn was convicted in the Western District of Louisiana in 1997 of conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of cocaine base, possession with intent to distribute approximately 450 grams of cocaine base, and interstate travel in aid of racketeering. He was sentenced to 360 months imprisonment followed by 60 months of supervised release. On January 19, 2017, President Barack Obama granted Penn a commutation of sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of cocaine base; possession with intent to distribute approximately 450 grams of cocaine base; interstate travel in aid of racketeering
Western District of Louisiana · 1997
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
360 months imprisonment · 60 months supervised release
Sentenced Western District of Louisiana
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