Federal clemency record
Commutation · July 13, 2015
Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic) to Kevin Matthews
Summary
Kevin Matthews received a commutation of sentence on July 13, 2015, from President Barack Obama for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine base under 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(A), 846, and 851 in the District of South Carolina. Matthews was convicted in 2004 and had been sentenced to 232 months imprisonment followed by 120 months supervised release.
Offense
Conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine base, 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1), 841(b)(1)(A), 846, & 851
South Carolina · 2004
Original sentence
232 months imprisonment · 120 months supervised release
Sentenced South Carolina