Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Jerry Lee Thompson
Granted December 19, 2016 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
In-depth case review
Jerry Lee Thompson was convicted in the Northern District of Texas in 2001 of possession with intent to distribute less than five grams of cocaine base within 1,000 feet of a playground and aiding and abetting. He was sentenced to 312 months imprisonment followed by 144 months supervised release. On December 19, 2016, President Barack Obama granted Thompson a commutation of his sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Possession with intent to distribute less than five grams of cocaine base within 1,000 feet of a playground and aiding and abetting
Northern District of Texas · 2001
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
312 months imprisonment · 144 months supervised release
Sentenced Northern District of Texas
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