Federal clemency record
Commutation · January 19, 2021
Granted by Donald Trump (Republican) to John Richard Knock
Summary
John Richard Knock received a commutation of sentence on January 19, 2021, from President Donald Trump for convictions in the Northern District of Florida relating to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana, conspiracy to import marijuana, and conspiracy to launder monetary instruments. Knock had been convicted in 2001 and was serving a sentence that included 60 months of supervised release.
Offense
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana; conspiracy to import marijuana; conspiracy to launder monetary instruments
Northern District of Florida · 2001
Original sentence
60 months supervised release · $1,411,476,800.00 fine
Sentenced January 30, 2001 · Northern District of Florida