Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Benjamin C. Thompkins, Jr.
Granted January 19, 2017 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
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Benjamin C. Thompkins, Jr., was convicted in the Eastern District of Virginia in 2009 of possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of cocaine base, possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon, and manufacture and possession with intent to distribute marijuana. He was sentenced to 300 months imprisonment followed by 120 months of supervised release. On January 19, 2017, President Barack Obama granted Thompkins a commutation of his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of cocaine base; possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime; possession of a firearm and ammunition by a convicted felon; manufacture and possess with intent to distribute marij
Eastern District of Virginia · 2009
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
300 months imprisonment · 120 months supervised release
Sentenced Eastern District of Virginia
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People and petition history
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