Federal clemency record
Commutation · December 19, 2016
Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic) to Jamael Aaron Nettles
Summary
Jamael Aaron Nettles received a commutation of sentence on December 19, 2016, from President Barack Obama for offenses of possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine, possession with intent to distribute cocaine, and simple possession of marijuana in the Southern District of Alabama. Nettles was convicted in 2006 and had been sentenced to 365 months imprisonment followed by 48 months supervised release.
Offense
Possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine; possession with intent to distribute cocaine; simple possession of marijuana
Southern District of Alabama · 2006
Original sentence
365 months imprisonment · 48 months supervised release
Sentenced June 4, 2008 · Southern District of Alabama