Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Mark Foster
Granted August 30, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
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Mark Foster was convicted in the Middle District of Florida in 2002 of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 846 and 841(b)(1)(A), and of carrying or possessing a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c). He was sentenced to 60 months imprisonment followed by 120 months of supervised release. On August 30, 2016, President Barack Obama granted Foster a commutation of sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine, 21 U.S.C. §§ 846 & 841(b)(1)(A); carrying or possessing a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime, 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)
Middle District of Florida · 2002
Offense
carrying or possessing a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime, 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) (18 U.S.C. § 924(c))
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
60 months imprisonment · 120 months supervised release
Sentenced Middle District of Florida
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