Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Albert Betemit
Granted November 22, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
In-depth case review
Albert Betemit was convicted in the Eastern District of Virginia in 1996 of conspiracy to distribute in excess of five kilograms of powder cocaine and 50 grams of cocaine base, possession with intent to distribute cocaine (three counts), distribution of cocaine, possession with intent to distribute in excess of 50 grams of cocaine base (two counts), distribution in excess of 50 grams of cocaine base (two counts), and unlawful use of a communication facility. He was sentenced to 48 months supervised release. On November 22, 2016, President Barack Obama granted Betemit a commutation.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Conspiracy to distribute in excess of five kilograms of powder cocaine and 50 grams of cocaine base; possession with intent to distribute cocaine (three counts); distribution of cocaine; possession with intent to distribute in excess of 50 grams of cocaine base (two counts); distribution in excess of 50 grams of cocaine base (two counts); unlawful use of a communication facility
Eastern District of Virginia · 1996
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
48 months supervised release
Sentenced Eastern District of Virginia
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People and petition history
Case relationships
Co-defendants
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Connection records
Donations, lobbying, and disclosed activity
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