Federal clemency record
Commutation · January 19, 2017
Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic) to Elaine Beston
Summary
Elaine Beston received a commutation of her sentence on January 19, 2017, from President Barack Obama for conspiracy to possess methamphetamine with intent to distribute in the District of Montana. Beston was convicted in 2008 and had been sentenced to 192 months imprisonment and 120 months supervised release. The commutation action reduced her term of imprisonment.
Offense
Conspiracy to possess methamphetamine with intent to distribute
District of Montana · 2008
Original sentence
192 months imprisonment · 120 months supervised release
Sentenced District of Montana