Commutation · October 6, 2016

Summary

James A. Stone was granted a commutation of sentence on October 6, 2016, by President Barack Obama. Stone had been convicted in 2000 in the Eastern District of Kentucky of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute in excess of 50 grams of cocaine base, possession with intent to distribute in excess of 50 grams of cocaine base, possession with intent to distribute cocaine base, and aiding and abetting. The commutation reduced Stone's sentence but did not overturn the underlying conviction.