Federal clemency record
Commutation · November 4, 2016
Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic) to James Edward Blackmon
Summary
James Edward Blackmon received a commutation of sentence on November 4, 2016, from President Barack Obama for possession with intent to distribute cocaine and cocaine base in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(A), and 841(b)(1)(c) in the District of South Carolina. Blackmon was convicted in 2008 and had been sentenced to 120 months supervised release.
Offense
Possession with intent to distribute a quantity of cocaine and 50 grams or more of cocaine base, 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(A) & 841(b)(1)(c)
District of South Carolina · 2008
Original sentence
120 months supervised release
Sentenced District of South Carolina