Federal clemency record
Commutation · January 17, 2017
Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic) to Ruben Velez
Summary
Ruben Velez received a commutation of sentence on January 17, 2017, from President Barack Obama for two counts of possession with intent to distribute controlled substances in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania. Velez was convicted in 2008 and had been sentenced to 120 months of supervised release.
Offense
Possession with intent to distribute controlled substances (two counts)
Eastern District of Pennsylvania · 2008
Original sentence
120 months supervised release
Sentenced Eastern District of Pennsylvania