Federal clemency record
Commutation · December 19, 2016
Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic) to Arthur Lee Butler, Jr.
Summary
Arthur Lee Butler, Jr., was convicted in the District of South Carolina in 2009 of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of crack cocaine and sentenced to 120 months imprisonment followed by 60 months supervised release. On December 19, 2016, President Barack Obama commuted Butler's sentence.
Offense
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of crack cocaine
District of South Carolina · 2009
Original sentence
120 months imprisonment · 60 months supervised release
Sentenced District of South Carolina