Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Cornelius D. Porter
Granted October 6, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
In-depth case review
Cornelius D. Porter was convicted in the District of Maryland in 2002 of felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, and possession with intent to distribute more than five grams of cocaine base. He was sentenced to 360 months imprisonment followed by 96 months supervised release. On October 6, 2016, President Barack Obama granted Porter a commutation of sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition; possession with intent to distribute cocaine; possession with intent to distribute more than five grams of cocaine base
District of Maryland · 2002
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
360 months imprisonment · 96 months supervised release
Sentenced District of Maryland
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