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Jesse James Gentry

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Summary

Jesse James Gentry was convicted in federal court of possession with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of crack cocaine in violation of 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) and 841(b)(1)(A). On August 3, 2016, President Barack Obama commuted Gentry's sentence.

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Commutation · August 3, 2016

Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic)

Possession of more than 50 grams of crack cocaine with intent to distribute, 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) & 841(b)(1)(A)

Original sentence: 262 months imprisonment · 60 months supervised release (Northern District of Texas).

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