Federal clemency record
Commutation · January 17, 2017
Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic) to Kenneth Jay Putensen
Summary
Kenneth Jay Putensen received a commutation of sentence on January 17, 2017, from President Barack Obama for conspiracy to manufacture and distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute pseudoephedrine, and possession of pseudoephedrine, offenses for which he was convicted in the Northern District of Iowa in 2008. His original sentence of 264 months imprisonment was reduced by the commutation.
Offense
1. Conspiracy to manufacture and distribute 50 grams or more of actual (pure) methamphetamine to distribute and possess pseudoephedrine and to possess pseudoephedrine, after being convicted of two felony drug offenses;
Northern District of Iowa · 2008
Original sentence
264 months imprisonment
Sentenced Northern District of Iowa