Federal clemency case file
Pardon of Brian Lyle McSwain
Granted January 19, 2021 by Donald Trump (Republican).
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Brian Lyle McSwain was convicted in the District of South Carolina in 1993 of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute marijuana and cocaine. He was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment followed by 36 months supervised release. On January 19, 2021, President Donald Trump granted McSwain a pardon.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute marijuana and cocaine
District of South Carolina · 1993
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Original penalties
Sentence
18 months imprisonment · 36 months supervised release
Sentenced May 7, 1993 · District of South Carolina
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