Federal clemency record
Commutation · August 3, 2016
Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic) to Vince Cordell King
Summary
Vince Cordell King received a commutation of sentence on August 3, 2016, from President Barack Obama for convictions in the Eastern District of Michigan in 1996 for possession with intent to distribute cocaine base (two counts under 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1)), using or carrying a firearm during drug trafficking (18 U.S.C. § 924(c)), and felon in possession of a firearm (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)). His original sentence included 96 months of supervised release.
Offense
Possession with intent to distribute cocaine base (two counts), 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1); using or carrying of a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime, 18 U.S.C. § 924(c); felon in possession of a firearm, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)
Eastern District of Michigan · 1996
- Offense — Possession with intent to distribute cocaine base (two counts), 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) (21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1))
- Offense — using or carrying of a firearm during and in relation to a drug trafficking crime, 18 U.S.C. § 924(c) (18 U.S.C. § 924(c))
- Offense — felon in possession of a firearm, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g) (18 U.S.C. § 922(g))
Original sentence
96 months supervised release
Sentenced Eastern District of Michigan