Commutation of Pauline K. Blake, aka Patricia A. Christensen

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Pauline K. Blake, also known as Patricia A. Christensen, was convicted in the District of Utah in 2002 of possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1); two counts of conspiracy or attempt to manufacture methamphetamine under 21 U.S.C. § 841(b)(1)(A); establishment of a manufacture operation under 21 U.S.C. § 856; and two counts of possession of a listed chemical in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(d)(1). She was sentenced to 210 months imprisonment followed by 60 months of supervised release. On August 3, 2016, President Barack Obama granted Blake a commutation of her sentence. The commutation action reduced her term of imprisonment from the original 210-month sentence.