Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Kevin Bivins
Granted October 27, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
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Kevin Bivins was convicted in the Western District of New York in 2003 of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribution of five kilograms or more of cocaine, conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribution of 50 grams or more of cocaine base, possession with intent to distribute and distribution of cocaine base, and use of a communication facility to commit a drug trafficking offense (eight counts in total). He was sentenced to 168 months imprisonment followed by 120 months of supervised release. On October 27, 2016, President Barack Obama granted Bivins a commutation of his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribution of five kilograms or more of cocaine; conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribution of 50 grams or more of cocaine base; possession with intent to distribute and distribution of cocaine base; use of a communication facility to commit a drug trafficking offense (eight counts)
Western District of New York · 2003
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
168 months imprisonment · 120 months supervised release
Sentenced January 11, 2002 · Western District of New York
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People and petition history
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