Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Robert L. Franklin
Granted January 19, 2017 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
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Robert L. Franklin was convicted in the Middle District of Alabama in 1995 of engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise, possession with intent to distribute cocaine and aiding and abetting, two counts of distribution of cocaine base, distribution of cocaine, and carrying a firearm in relation to a drug trafficking charge. He was sentenced to 120 months of supervised release. On January 19, 2017, President Barack Obama granted Franklin a commutation of his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise; possession with intent to distribute cocaine and aiding and abetting; distribution of cocaine base (2 counts); distribution of cocaine; carrying a firearm in relation to a drug trafficking charge
Middle District of Alabama · 1995
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
120 months supervised release
Sentenced Middle District of Alabama
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People and petition history
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