Federal clemency record
Commutation · January 17, 2017
Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic) to William Charles Wright
Summary
William Charles Wright received a commutation of sentence on January 17, 2017, from President Barack Obama for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 50 grams and more of crack cocaine in the Western District of Louisiana. Wright had been convicted in 2010 and sentenced to 240 months imprisonment followed by 120 months supervised release. The commutation action reduced his remaining term of imprisonment.
Offense
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 50 grams and more of crack cocaine
Western District of Louisiana · 2010
Original sentence
240 months imprisonment · 120 months supervised release
Sentenced Western District of Louisiana