Federal clemency record
Commutation · August 3, 2016
Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic) to Jamel Washington, aka Jamal Washington
Summary
Jamel Washington (also known as Jamal Washington) received a commutation of sentence on August 3, 2016, from President Barack Obama for convictions in the Western District of Texas in 2005 for possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute under 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(B)(iii), and felon in possession of a firearm under 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(g)(1) and 924(a)(2). His original sentence of 262 months imprisonment and 96 months supervised release was commuted by the presidential action.
Offense
Possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute, 21 U.S. C. §§ 841(a)(1) & (b)(1)(B)(iii); felon in possession of a firearm, 18 U.S. C. §§ 922(g)(1) & 924(a)(2)
Western District of Texas · 2005
Original sentence
262 months imprisonment · 96 months supervised release
Sentenced Western District of Texas