Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Cedric DeWayne Stephens, aka Cedric Dwayne Stephens
Granted August 3, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
In-depth case review
Cedric DeWayne Stephens, also known as Cedric Dwayne Stephens, was convicted in the Western District of Texas in 2011 of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute at least 1,000 kilograms of marijuana in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 846, 841(a)(1) & 841(b)(1)(A)(vii), and conspiracy to commit money laundering in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1956(h). He was sentenced to 120 months imprisonment followed by 60 months supervised release. On August 3, 2016, President Barack Obama granted Stephens a commutation of his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute at least 1,000 kilograms of marijuana, 21 U.S.C. §§ 846, 841(a)(1) & 841(b)(1)(A)(vii); conspiracy to commit money laundering, 18 U.S.C. § 1956(h)
Western District of Texas · 2011
Offense
conspiracy to commit money laundering, 18 U.S.C. § 1956(h) (18 U.S.C. § 1956(h))
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
120 months imprisonment · 60 months supervised release · $2,000.00 fine
Sentenced Western District of Texas
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