Summary
Ricky Lee Newton received a commutation of sentence on April 28, 2023, from President Joe Biden. Newton had been convicted of conspiracy to possess more than 100 kilograms but less than 1,000 kilograms of marijuana with intent to distribute. The commutation reduced his sentence of imprisonment, though the record does not specify the original sentence length or the resulting term after commutation.
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Commutation · April 28, 2023
Granted by Joe Biden (Democratic)
Conspiracy to possess more than 100 kilograms but less than 1,000 kilograms of marijuana (with intent to distribute)
Original sentence: $20,000.00 fine (sentenced December 19, 2002, Eastern District of Michigan).
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