Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Melissa Ross
Granted March 30, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
In-depth case review
Melissa Ross was convicted in the Middle District of Florida in 2002 of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine hydrochloride and 50 grams or more of cocaine base, in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 846 and 841(b)(1)(A). She was sentenced to 292 months of imprisonment followed by 120 months of supervised release. On March 30, 2016, President Barack Obama granted Ross a commutation of her sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine hydrochloride and 50 grams or more of cocaine base, 21 U.S.C. §§ 846 & 841(b)(1)(A)
Middle District of Florida · 2002
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
292 months imprisonment · 120 months supervised release · $4,000.00 fine
Sentenced January 17, 2009 · Middle District of Florida
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People and petition history
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Donations, lobbying, and disclosed activity
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