Federal clemency record
Commutation · November 4, 2016
Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic) to Bessie E. Pittman
Summary
Bessie E. Pittman was granted a commutation of sentence on November 4, 2016, by President Barack Obama. Pittman had been convicted in 2003 in the Southern District of Florida of possession with intent to distribute at least five kilograms of cocaine in violation of 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1), and was serving a sentence of 240 months imprisonment followed by 120 months of supervised release.
Offense
Possession with intent to distribute at least five kilograms of cocaine, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1)
Southern District of Florida · 2003
- Offense — Possession with intent to distribute at least five kilograms of cocaine, 21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1) (21 U.S.C. § 841(a)(1))
Original sentence
240 months imprisonment · 120 months supervised release
Sentenced Southern District of Florida