Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Lou Hobbs
Granted January 19, 2021 by Donald Trump (Republican).
In-depth case review
Lou Hobbs was convicted in the District of Columbia in 1997 of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine and 50 grams or more of cocaine base, and unlawful possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine with attempted unlawful possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of cocaine base. The original sentence imposed included 60 months of supervised release. On January 19, 2021, President Donald Trump granted Hobbs a commutation.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
1. Conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 5 kilograms or more of cocaine and 50 grams or more of cocaine base 2. Unlawful possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine, attempted unlawful possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of cocaine base
1. District of Columbia 2. District of Columbia · 1997
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
60 months supervised release
Sentenced August 4, 1997 · 1. District of Columbia 2. District of Columbia
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People and petition history
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