Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Russell Charles Seidel
Granted October 6, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
In-depth case review
Russell Charles Seidel was convicted in the District of North Dakota in 2011 of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribute a controlled substance, and aiding and abetting. He received a sentence of 120 months supervised release. On October 6, 2016, President Barack Obama granted Seidel a commutation of his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribute a controlled substance, aiding and abetting
District of North Dakota · 2011
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
120 months supervised release
Sentenced District of North Dakota
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