Federal clemency record
Commutation · August 3, 2016
Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic) to Jesse James Gentry
Summary
Jesse James Gentry received a commutation of sentence on August 3, 2016, from President Barack Obama for possession with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of crack cocaine in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A) in the Northern District of Texas. Gentry was convicted in 2003 and had been serving a 262-month sentence with 60 months of supervised release.
Offense
Possession of more than 50 grams of crack cocaine with intent to distribute, 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) & 841(b)(1)(A)
Northern District of Texas · 2003
Original sentence
262 months imprisonment · 60 months supervised release
Sentenced Northern District of Texas