Federal clemency record
Commutation · January 19, 2017
Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic) to William Howard Penn
Summary
William Howard Penn received a commutation of sentence on January 19, 2017, from President Barack Obama, reducing his sentence for conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of cocaine base, possession with intent to distribute approximately 450 grams of cocaine base, and interstate travel in aid of racketeering in the Western District of Louisiana. Penn was convicted in 1997 and had been sentenced to 360 months imprisonment followed by 60 months supervised release.
Offense
Conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of cocaine base; possession with intent to distribute approximately 450 grams of cocaine base; interstate travel in aid of racketeering
Western District of Louisiana · 1997
Original sentence
360 months imprisonment · 60 months supervised release
Sentenced Western District of Louisiana