Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Billy Dee Williams
Granted December 19, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
In-depth case review
Billy Dee Williams was convicted in the Western District of North Carolina in 2006 of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine base, using and carrying a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime, and aiding and abetting. He was sentenced to 60 months imprisonment followed by 120 months supervised release. On December 19, 2016, President Barack Obama granted Williams a commutation of his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine base; using/carrying firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime; and aiding and abetting
Western District of North Carolina · 2006
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
60 months imprisonment · 120 months supervised release
Sentenced Western District of North Carolina
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