Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Samuel Grooms, aka Denny Grooms
Granted August 3, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
In-depth case review
Samuel Grooms, also known as Denny Grooms, was convicted in the Eastern District of Michigan in 2005 of conspiracy with intent to distribute heroin and attempted possession with intent to distribute heroin under 21 U.S.C. §§ 846, 841(a)(1), and 851. He was sentenced to 120 months of supervised release. On August 3, 2016, President Barack Obama granted Grooms a commutation of his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Conspiracy with intent to distribute heroin, 21 U.S.C. §§ 846, 841(a)(1) & 851; attempted possession with intent to distribute heroin, 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) & 851
Eastern District of Michigan · 2005
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
120 months supervised release
Sentenced Eastern District of Michigan
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People and petition history
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