Federal clemency record
Commutation · January 19, 2017
Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic) to Damion Rurshe Bates
Summary
Damion Rurshe Bates received a commutation of sentence on January 19, 2017, from President Barack Obama for distribution of 50 grams or more of cocaine base in the Western District of Michigan. Bates was convicted in 2010 and had been sentenced to 210 months imprisonment followed by 60 months supervised release.
Offense
Distribution of 50 grams or more of cocaine base
Western District of Michigan · 2010
Original sentence
210 months imprisonment · 60 months supervised release
Sentenced Western District of Michigan