Commutation · June 3, 2016

Summary

Bennit Hayes received a commutation on June 3, 2016, from President Barack Obama for federal drug offenses committed in the Northern District of Florida, including conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine and cocaine base under 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), (b)(1)(A)(ii), (B)(1)(B)(iii), and 846, and possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a cocaine mixture under 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and 841(B)(1)(B)(ii). Hayes was convicted in 2003 and had received an original sentence of 120 months supervised release.