Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Derrick Bruce Smith
Granted January 19, 2021 by Donald Trump (Republican).
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Derrick Bruce Smith was convicted in the Western District of Missouri in 2002 of distribution of cocaine resulting in death and possession with intent to distribute cocaine. He was sentenced to 340 months of imprisonment followed by 60 months of supervised release. On January 19, 2021, President Donald Trump granted Smith a commutation of his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Distribution of cocaine resulting in death; possession with intent to distribute cocaine
Western District of Missouri · 2002
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Original penalties
Sentence
340 months imprisonment · 60 months supervised release
Sentenced August 23, 2002 · Western District of Missouri
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