Federal clemency record
Commutation · March 30, 2016
Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic) to Melissa Ross
Summary
Melissa Ross received a commutation of sentence on March 30, 2016, from President Barack Obama for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine hydrochloride and 50 grams or more of cocaine base in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 846 and 841(b)(1)(A). Ross was convicted in the Middle District of Florida in 2002 and had been sentenced to 292 months imprisonment and 120 months supervised release. The commutation reduced her remaining term of imprisonment.
Offense
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine hydrochloride and 50 grams or more of cocaine base, 21 U.S.C. §§ 846 & 841(b)(1)(A)
Middle District of Florida · 2002
Original sentence
292 months imprisonment · 120 months supervised release · $4,000.00 fine
Sentenced January 17, 2009 · Middle District of Florida