Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Burnette Trione Shackleford
Granted January 19, 2017 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
In-depth case review
Burnette Trione Shackleford was convicted in the District of South Carolina in 2007 of conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of cocaine base and five kilograms or more of powder cocaine. The original sentence imposed was 264 months imprisonment followed by 120 months of supervised release. On January 19, 2017, President Barack Obama granted a commutation of the sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of cocaine base and five kilograms or more of powder cocaine
District of South Carolina · 2007
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
264 months imprisonment · 120 months supervised release
Sentenced District of South Carolina
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People and petition history
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