Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Zechariah Benjamin
Granted January 15, 2026 by Donald Trump (Republican).
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Source documents
DOJ warrant
DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney · Primary-source verified
Court case
Offense and conviction
Distribute and aid and abet the distribution of 5 grams or more of cocaine base after having been convicted of two felony drug offenses; distribute 5 grams or more of cocaine base after having been convicted of two felony drug offenses; conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of cocaine base after two prior felony drug offenses
Northern Iowa · 2008
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
96 months supervised release
Sentenced October 9, 2008 · Northern Iowa
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People and petition history
Case relationships
Co-defendants
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Petitions
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Donations, lobbying, and disclosed activity
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Lobbying records
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Source trail
Documents and citations
- justice.gov
DOJ warrant
Executive Grant of Clemency document or DOJ warrant link for this grant.
Primary-source verified · DOJ Office of the Pardon Attorney