Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Fred Charles, Jr.
Granted August 30, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
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Fred Charles, Jr. was convicted in the Western District of Virginia in 2002 of conspiracy to distribute 500 grams of cocaine under 21 U.S.C. §§ 846, 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(B)(ii)(II), and use of a firearm during a drug trafficking crime under 18 U.S.C. § 924(c)(1)(A)(i). He was sentenced to 248 months imprisonment followed by 60 months of supervised release. On August 30, 2016, President Barack Obama granted Charles a commutation of his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Conspiracy to distribute 500 grams of cocaine, 21 U.S.C. §§ 846, 841(a)(1) & (b)(1)(B)(ii)(II); use of a firearm during a drug trafficking crime, 18 U.S.C. § 924©(1)(A)(i)
Western District of Virginia · 2002
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
248 months imprisonment · 60 months supervised release · $500.00 fine
Sentenced Western District of Virginia
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