Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Johnny William Lane
Granted January 17, 2017 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
In-depth case review
Johnny William Lane was convicted in the Northern District of Illinois in 1981 of seditious conspiracy, interference with interstate commerce by threats or violence, possession of an unregistered firearm, carrying firearms during the commission of violent crimes, interstate transportation of firearms with the intent to commit violent crimes, and interstate transportation of a stolen vehicle (four counts). He was sentenced to 660 months imprisonment. On January 17, 2017, President Barack Obama granted Lane a commutation of his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
1. Seditious conspiracy; interference with interstate commerce by threats or violence; possession of an unregistered firearm; carrying firearms during the commission of violent crimes; interstate transportation of firearms with the intent to commit violent crimes; interstate transportation of a stolen vehicle (four counts);
Northern District of Illinois · 1981
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
660 months imprisonment
Sentenced Northern District of Illinois
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People and petition history
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