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John Purcell

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Summary

John Purcell received a commutation of sentence on October 6, 2016, from President Barack Obama. Purcell had been convicted of conspiracy to distribute and manufacture methamphetamine and manufacturing methamphetamine, aiding and abetting. The commutation reduced his sentence of imprisonment, though the specific sentence length and remaining term are not stated in the available record.

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Commutation · October 6, 2016

Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic)

Conspiracy to distribute and manufacture methamphetamine; manufacturing methamphetamine, aiding and abetting

Original sentence: 240 months imprisonment · 120 months supervised release (Eastern District of Pennsylvania).

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