Federal clemency case file
Pardon of Obie Gene Helton
Granted November 24, 2008 by George W. Bush (Republican).
In-depth case review
Obie Gene Helton was convicted in the Eastern District of Tennessee of unauthorized acquisition of food stamps in violation of 7 U.S.C. § 2024(b) and 18 U.S.C. § 2. On November 24, 2008, President George W. Bush granted Helton a pardon.
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Court case
Offense and conviction
Unauthorized acquisition of food stamps, 7 U.S.C. § 2024(b), 18 U.S.C. § 2
E. D. Tenn.
Offense
Unauthorized acquisition of food stamps, 7 U.S.C. § 2024(b), 18 U.S.C. § 2 (7 U.S.C. § 2024(b), 18 U.S.C. § 2)
Sentence and money
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People and petition history
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Donations, lobbying, and disclosed activity
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