Federal clemency case file
Commutation of John F. Winkelman, Jr.
Granted January 17, 2017 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
In-depth case review
John F. Winkelman, Jr. was convicted in the Middle District of Pennsylvania in 2003 of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribution in excess of five kilograms of cocaine, distribution of cocaine to individuals under the age of 21, distribution of cocaine, possession with intent to distribute and distribution of cocaine (four counts), possession with intent to distribute and distribution of more than 500 grams of cocaine with aid and abet, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of felony drug trafficking offenses. He was sentenced to 120 months of supervised release. President Barack Obama granted him a commutation on January 17, 2017.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribution in excess of five kilograms of cocaine and being over the age of 18, distributed or aided the distribution of cocaine to individuals under the age of 21; distribution of cocaine; possession with intent to distribute and distribution of cocaine (four counts); possession with intent to distribute and distribution of more than 500 grams of cocaine, aid and abet; possession of firearm in furtherance of felony drug trafficking offenses
Middle District of Pennsylvania · 2003
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
120 months supervised release
Sentenced Middle District of Pennsylvania
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People and petition history
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