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Commutation · November 4, 2016

Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic) to Adam G. Townsend

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Summary

Adam G. Townsend was granted a commutation of sentence by President Barack Obama on November 4, 2016, for distribution of at least five grams of cocaine base and illegal possession of a firearm by a felon in the Central District of Illinois, following his 2006 conviction. His original sentence of 262 months imprisonment was reduced; he was also subject to 96 months supervised release.

Offense

Distribution of at least five grams of cocaine base ("crack"), 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) & (b)(1)(B); illegal possession of firearm by felon, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)

Central District of Illinois · 2006

  • Offense illegal possession of firearm by felon, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g) (18 U.S.C. § 922(g))

Original sentence

262 months imprisonment · 96 months supervised release · $1,220.00 fine

Sentenced Central District of Illinois