Commutation of Jamel Washington, aka Jamal Washington

Granted August 3, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).

In-depth case review

Jamel Washington, also known as Jamal Washington, was convicted in the Western District of Texas in 2005 of possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute under 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(B)(iii), and felon in possession of a firearm under 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2). He was sentenced to 262 months imprisonment followed by 96 months of supervised release. On August 3, 2016, President Barack Obama granted Washington a commutation, reducing his sentence of imprisonment.

Record anchor: structured clemency grant.

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Court case

Offense and conviction

Possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, 21 U.S. C. §§ 841(a)(1) & (b)(1)(B)(iii); felon in possession of a firearm, 18 U.S. C. §§ 922(g)(1) & 924(a)(2)

Western District of Texas · 2005

Sentence and money

Original penalties

Sentence

262 months imprisonment · 96 months supervised release

Sentenced Western District of Texas

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People and petition history

Case relationships

Co-defendants

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Connection records

Donations, lobbying, and disclosed activity

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