Federal clemency case file
Commutation of James Anthony Frink
Granted January 19, 2017 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
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James Anthony Frink was convicted in the Eastern District of North Carolina in 2008 of conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of cocaine base (crack), distribution of five grams or more of cocaine base (crack) and aiding and abetting (three counts), and possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug offense. He was sentenced to 187 months imprisonment followed by 60 months supervised release. On January 19, 2017, President Barack Obama granted Frink a commutation of his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute more than 50 grams of cocaine base (crack); distribution of five grams or more of cocaine base (crack) and aiding and abetting (3 counts); possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug
Eastern District of North Carolina · 2008
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
187 months imprisonment · 60 months supervised release · $9,050.00 fine
Sentenced Eastern District of North Carolina
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People and petition history
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