Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Jaleel Abdul Lafi, III
Granted October 27, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
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Jaleel Abdul Lafi, III was convicted in the Central District of Illinois in 2009 of distribution of five or more grams of cocaine base (three counts), distribution of 50 or more grams of cocaine base, and possession of a firearm in relation to drug trafficking crime. He was sentenced to 180 months imprisonment followed by 60 months supervised release. On October 27, 2016, President Barack Obama granted him a commutation of his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Distribution of five or more grams of cocaine base ("crack") (three counts); distribution of 50 or more grams of cocaine base ("crack"); possession of a firearm in relation to drug trafficking crime
Central District of Illinois · 2009
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
180 months imprisonment · 60 months supervised release
Sentenced Central District of Illinois
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