Federal clemency record
Commutation · January 19, 2017
Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic) to Stephen Scott
Summary
On January 19, 2017, President Barack Obama commuted the sentence of Stephen Scott, who was convicted in 2008 in the District of Massachusetts of possession of cocaine base with intent to distribute, unlawful possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number, and felon in possession of a firearm. Scott's original sentence of 240 months imprisonment followed by 120 months supervised release was reduced by the commutation.
Offense
Possession of cocaine base with intent to distribute; unlawful possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number; felon in possession of a firearm
District of Massachusetts · 2008
Original sentence
240 months imprisonment · 120 months supervised release
Sentenced District of Massachusetts