Federal clemency case file
Commutation of James Edward Blackmon
Granted November 4, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
In-depth case review
James Edward Blackmon was convicted in the District of South Carolina in 2008 of possession with intent to distribute a quantity of cocaine and 50 grams or more of cocaine base in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(A), and 841(b)(1)(c). He was sentenced to 120 months of supervised release. On November 4, 2016, President Barack Obama granted Blackmon a commutation of his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Possession with intent to distribute a quantity of cocaine and 50 grams or more of cocaine base, 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(A) & 841(b)(1)(c)
District of South Carolina · 2008
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
120 months supervised release
Sentenced District of South Carolina
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People and petition history
Case relationships
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Donations, lobbying, and disclosed activity
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