Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Michael Pelletier
Granted January 19, 2021 by Donald Trump (Republican).
In-depth case review
Michael Pelletier was convicted in the District of Maine in 2008 of conspiracy to import marijuana, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana, four counts of money laundering, conspiracy to engage in money laundering, conspiracy to engage in money laundering structuring, two counts of social security fraud, and conspiracy to engage in social security fraud. He was sentenced to 120 months supervised release. On January 19, 2021, President Donald Trump granted Pelletier a commutation of his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Conspiracy to import marijuana; conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana; money laundering (four counts); conspiracy to engage in money laundering; conspiracy to engage in money laundering structuring; social security fraud (two counts); conspiracy to engage in social security fraud
District of Maine · 2008
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
120 months supervised release
Sentenced January 22, 2008 · District of Maine
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People and petition history
Case relationships
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