Federal clemency case file
Commutation of John Anthony Mickens
Granted August 3, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
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John Anthony Mickels was convicted in the Western District of Virginia in 2007 of conspiracy to distribute cocaine base in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 846 and possession of a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking offense in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 924(c). He was sentenced to 211 months imprisonment followed by 60 months of supervised release. On August 3, 2016, President Barack Obama granted Mickels a commutation of his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Conspiracy to distribute cocaine base, 21 U.S.C. § 846; possession of a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking offense, 18 U.S.C. § 924©
Western District of Virginia · 2007
Offense
Conspiracy to distribute cocaine base, 21 U.S.C. § 846 (21 U.S.C. § 846)
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
211 months imprisonment · 60 months supervised release
Sentenced October 21, 2008 · Western District of Virginia
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