Federal clemency record
Commutation · August 3, 2016
Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic) to Samuel Grooms, aka Denny Grooms
Summary
Samuel Grooms (also known as Denny Grooms) received a commutation of sentence on August 3, 2016, from President Barack Obama for conspiracy with intent to distribute heroin and attempted possession with intent to distribute heroin under 21 U.S.C. §§ 846, 841(a)(1), and 851. Grooms was convicted in 2005 in the Eastern District of Michigan and had been sentenced to 120 months. The commutation reduced his remaining sentence.
Offense
Conspiracy with intent to distribute heroin, 21 U.S.C. §§ 846, 841(a)(1) & 851; attempted possession with intent to distribute heroin, 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) & 851
Eastern District of Michigan · 2005
Original sentence
120 months supervised release
Sentenced Eastern District of Michigan