Federal clemency record
Pardon · January 15, 2026
Granted by Donald Trump (Republican) to Zechariah Benjamin
Summary
Zechariah Benjamin was granted a pardon by President Donald Trump on January 15, 2026, for offenses including distribution of cocaine base and conspiracy to distribute cocaine base in the Northern District of Iowa. Benjamin had been convicted in 2008 and sentenced to 96 months of supervised release.
Offense
Distribute and aid and abet the distribution of 5 grams or more of cocaine base after having been convicted of two felony drug offenses; distribute 5 grams or more of cocaine base after having been convicted of two felony drug offenses; conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of cocaine base after two prior felony drug offenses
Northern Iowa · 2008
Original sentence
96 months supervised release
Sentenced October 9, 2008 · Northern Iowa