Summary
Juan Mercado, III received two acts of clemency on January 15, 2026, from President Donald Trump. He was granted a pardon for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 2,160.02 kilograms of marijuana and a commutation for the same offense and a supervised release violation involving conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine. The record does not contain information regarding the court of conviction, year of conviction, original sentence, or other sentencing details.
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Pardon · January 15, 2026
Granted by Donald Trump (Republican)
1. Conspiracy to possess, with intent to distribute, 2160.02 kilograms of marijuana2. Supervised release violation (conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine)
Original sentence: 240 months imprisonment · 120 months supervised release (sentenced December 12, 2012, Southern Texas).
Open full case fileCommutation · January 15, 2026
Granted by Donald Trump (Republican)
1. Conspiracy to possess, with intent to distribute, 2160.02 kilograms of marijuana2. Supervised release violation (conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine)
Original sentence: 240 months imprisonment · 120 months supervised release (sentenced December 12, 2012, Southern Texas).
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