Federal clemency record
Commutation · May 5, 2016
Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic) to Maurice Matthews
Summary
Maurice Matthews received a commutation of his 240-month sentence on May 5, 2016, from President Barack Obama for distribution of 50 grams or more of cocaine base in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) & 851(a) in the Eastern District of Louisiana. Matthews was convicted in 2009 and had been sentenced to 240 months imprisonment followed by 120 months supervised release.
Offense
Distribution of 50 grams or more of cocaine base, 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) & 851(a)
Eastern District of Louisiana · 2009
Original sentence
240 months imprisonment · 120 months supervised release
Sentenced Eastern District of Louisiana