Federal clemency record
Commutation · January 17, 2017
Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic) to John F. Winkelman, Jr.
Summary
John F. Winkelman, Jr., convicted in 2003 in the Middle District of Pennsylvania of cocaine distribution offenses including conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine in excess of five kilograms, distribution to minors, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of drug trafficking, received a commutation of sentence on January 17, 2017, from President Barack Obama. The commutation reduced his original 120-month sentence.
Offense
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and distribution in excess of five kilograms of cocaine and being over the age of 18, distributed or aided the distribution of cocaine to individuals under the age of 21; distribution of cocaine; possession with intent to distribute and distribution of cocaine (four counts); possession with intent to distribute and distribution of more than 500 grams of cocaine, aid and abet; possession of firearm in furtherance of felony drug trafficking offenses
Middle District of Pennsylvania · 2003
Original sentence
120 months supervised release
Sentenced Middle District of Pennsylvania