Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Michael Goldsby, aka Michael Stone
Granted August 3, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
In-depth case review
Michael Goldsby, also known as Michael Stone, was convicted in the Northern District of Ohio in 1997 of possession with intent to distribute 5.88 grams of cocaine base in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(B). He was sentenced to 383 months imprisonment followed by 96 months of supervised release. On August 3, 2016, President Barack Obama granted Goldsby a commutation of his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Possession with intent to distribute 5.88 grams of cocaine base, 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) & (b)(1)(B)
Northern District of Ohio · 1997
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
383 months imprisonment · 96 months supervised release
Sentenced August 31, 2000 · Northern District of Ohio
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