Federal clemency case file
Pardon of Edward Ruben Sotelo
Granted May 29, 2025 by Donald Trump (Republican).
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Edward Ruben Sotelo was convicted in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas in 1995 of conspiracy; continuing criminal enterprise; possession with intent to distribute one kilogram of cocaine with aiding and abetting (two counts); use of a telephone to facilitate commission of a felony (three counts); possession with intent to distribute ten pounds of marijuana with aiding and abetting; and distribution of more than five kilograms of cocaine with aiding and abetting. He was sentenced to 60 months supervised release. Sotelo was granted a pardon by President Donald Trump on May 29, 2025.
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DOJ warrant
DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney · Primary-source verified
Court case
Offense and conviction
Conspiracy; continuing criminal enterprise; possession with intent to distribute 1 kilogram of cocaine, aiding and abetting (two counts); use of telephone to facilitate commission of a felony (three counts); possession with intent to distribute 10 pounds of marijuana, and aiding and abetting; distribution of more than five kilograms of cocaine and aiding and abetting
Northern Texas · 1995
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Original penalties
Sentence
60 months supervised release · $50,000.00 fine
Sentenced August 17, 1995 · Northern Texas
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DOJ warrant
Executive Grant of Clemency document or DOJ warrant link for this grant.
Primary-source verified · DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney