Summary
Melissa Ross received a commutation of sentence on March 30, 2016, from President Barack Obama. Ross had been convicted under 21 U.S.C. §§ 846 and 841(b)(1)(A) of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine hydrochloride and 50 grams or more of cocaine base. The commutation reduced her sentence of imprisonment, though the specific term imposed at conviction and the reduced term are not itemized in the available record.
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Commutation · March 30, 2016
Granted by Barack Obama (Democratic)
Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine hydrochloride and 50 grams or more of cocaine base, 21 U.S.C. §§ 846 & 841(b)(1)(A)
Original sentence: 292 months imprisonment · 120 months supervised release · $4,000.00 fine (sentenced January 17, 2009, Middle District of Florida).
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