Federal clemency record
Commutation · December 18, 2015
Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic) to Jerome A. Jackson
Summary
Jerome A. Jackson received a commutation of his sentence on December 18, 2015, from President Barack Obama for conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of cocaine base under 21 U.S.C. § 846 and unlawful distribution of 50 grams or more of cocaine base on two counts under 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and (b)(1)(A)(iii), offenses for which he was convicted in 1994 in the District of Columbia. His original sentence included 120 months supervised release.
Offense
Conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of cocaine base, 21 U.S.C. § 846; unlawful distribution of 50 grams or more of cocaine base (two counts) 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) & (b)(1)(A)(iii)
District of Columbia · 1994
- Offense — Conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of cocaine base, 21 U.S.C. § 846 (21 U.S.C. § 846)
Original sentence
120 months supervised release
Sentenced District of Columbia