Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Michael Shawn Thomas
Granted January 17, 2017 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
In-depth case review
Michael Shawn Thomas was convicted in the District of South Dakota in 2003 of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance. He was sentenced to 240 months of imprisonment followed by 120 months of supervised release. On January 17, 2017, President Barack Obama granted Thomas a commutation of his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance
District of South Dakota · 2003
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
240 months imprisonment · 120 months supervised release
Sentenced District of South Dakota
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People and petition history
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