Federal clemency case file
Pardon of William Marcus McDonald
Granted March 24, 2008 by George W. Bush (Republican).
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William Marcus McDonald was convicted in a U.S. Air Force general court-martial under the Uniform Code of Military Justice (Article 134) for distribution of cocaine, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, use of cocaine, possession of cocaine, and use of marijuana. On March 24, 2008, President George W. Bush granted McDonald a pardon.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Distribution of cocaine, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, use of cocaine, possession of cocaine, use of marijuana; Article 134, U.C.M.J.
U.S. Air Force general court-martial
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