Federal clemency record

Commutation · August 3, 2016

Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic) to Linton C. Nichols

Summary

Linton C. Nichols was granted a commutation by President Barack Obama on August 3, 2016, reducing a sentence imposed in 1999 in the Northern District of Ohio for possession with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of cocaine base in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1). The original sentence included 120 months of supervised release.

Offense

Possession with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of cocaine base (crack), 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1); possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1)

Nothern District of Ohio · 1999

Offense — Possession with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of cocaine base (crack), 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) (21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1))
Offense — possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, 18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1) (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)(1))

Original sentence

120 months supervised release

Sentenced Nothern District of Ohio