Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Jamael Aaron Nettles
Granted December 19, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
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Jamael Aaron Nettles was convicted in the Southern District of Alabama in 2006 of possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, and simple possession of marijuana. He was sentenced to 365 months imprisonment followed by 48 months supervised release. On December 19, 2016, President Barack Obama granted Nettles a commutation of his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine; possession with intent to distribute cocaine; simple possession of marijuana
Southern District of Alabama · 2006
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
365 months imprisonment · 48 months supervised release
Sentenced June 4, 2008 · Southern District of Alabama
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