Federal clemency record
Commutation · January 17, 2017
Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic) to Richard Arthur Wright
Summary
Richard Arthur Wright received a commutation of sentence on January 17, 2017, from President Barack Obama for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine, possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine (two counts), and manufacturing of methamphetamine in the Central District of California. Wright was convicted in 2001 and had been sentenced to 360 months imprisonment followed by 120 months supervised release.
Offense
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine; possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine (two counts); manufacturing of methamphetamine
Central District of California · 2001
Original sentence
360 months imprisonment · 120 months supervised release
Sentenced Central District of California