Federal clemency record
Commutation · January 19, 2017
Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic) to William Thorne
Summary
William Thorne received a commutation of sentence on January 19, 2017, from President Barack Obama for distributing and possessing with intent to distribute five grams or more of cocaine base in the District of New Jersey. Thorne had been convicted in 2006 and sentenced to 200 months imprisonment and 48 months supervised release.
Offense
Distribute and possess with intent to distribute five grams or more of cocaine base
District of New Jersey · 2006
Original sentence
200 months imprisonment · 48 months supervised release
Sentenced District of New Jersey