Federal clemency case file
Commutation of Elaine Beston
Granted January 19, 2017 by Barack Obama (Democratic).
In-depth case review
Elaine Beston was convicted in the District of Montana in 2008 of conspiracy to possess methamphetamine with intent to distribute. She received an original sentence of 192 months imprisonment followed by 120 months supervised release. On January 19, 2017, President Barack Obama granted her a commutation of sentence.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Conspiracy to possess methamphetamine with intent to distribute
District of Montana · 2008
Sentence and money
Original penalties
Sentence
192 months imprisonment · 120 months supervised release
Sentenced District of Montana
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People and petition history
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