Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Maurice Matthews
Granted May 5, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
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Maurice Matthews was convicted in the Eastern District of Louisiana in 2009 of distribution of 50 grams or more of cocaine base in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and 851(a). He was sentenced to 240 months imprisonment followed by 120 months of supervised release. On May 5, 2016, President Barack Obama granted Matthews a commutation of his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Distribution of 50 grams or more of cocaine base, 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) & 851(a)
Eastern District of Louisiana · 2009
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
240 months imprisonment · 120 months supervised release
Sentenced Eastern District of Louisiana
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