According to the Justice Department, those whose sentences were commuted by Obama on Friday were:
Eric E. Alvarez, New York, N.Y.
Offense: Conspiracy to distribute and possess with the intent to distribute cocaine and cocaine base (crack); conspiracy to commit money laundering. Eastern District of North Carolina
Sentence: 360 months’ imprisonment; five years’ supervised release (April 18, 2000)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire Oct. 1, 2016.
Dale Baldwin, Largo, Fla.
Offense: Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine base; possession with intent to distribute cocaine base (three counts). Middle District of Florida
Sentence: Life imprisonment; 10 years’ supervised release (June 28, 1995)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire Oct. 1, 2016.
Delaine F. Berg, Imboden, Ark.
Offense: Conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine. Eastern District of Missouri
Sentence: 360 months’ imprisonment; five years’ supervised release (May 26, 1998)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire Oct. 1, 2016.
Phillip Blackwood, Ridgewood, N.Y.
Offense: Conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine base; distribution and possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance. Eastern District of New York
Sentence: 240 months’ imprisonment; 10 years’ supervised release (Nov. 21, 2008)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire Oct. 1, 2016.
Wilhemina Bryan, Orlando
Offense: Conspiracy to import five kilograms or more of cocaine; conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute at least five kilograms of cocaine; possession with intent to distribute cocaine. Middle District of Florida
Sentence: 360 months’ imprisonment; five years’ supervised release (May 21, 2001)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire Oct. 1, 2016.
Charrell Franklin Burrage, Davenport, Iowa
Offense: Possession with intent to distribute; possession of firearm in furtherance of drug-trafficking. Southern District of Iowa
Sentence: 300 months’ imprisonment; 10 years’ supervised release (November 29, 2004)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire Oct. 1, 2016.
Christopher Shawn Collier, Midland, Tex.
Offense: Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of methamphetamine; possession with intent to distribute more than five grams of methamphetamine. Western District of Texas
Sentence: 360 months’ imprisonment; 10 years’ supervised release (May 10, 2002)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire June 3, 2018.
Richard Eugene Dains, Porter, Tex.
Offense: Did conspire to manufacture methamphetamine; did knowingly and unlawfully possess in and affecting commerce, a firearm and prior thereto the defendant had been convicted in a court of a crime punishable by imprisonment for a term exceeding one year; did knowingly use and carry a firearm during and in relation to a drug-trafficking crime, namely, conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine. Eastern District of Texas
Sentence: Life imprisonment; 10 years’ supervised release (Oct. 16, 1992)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire Oct. 1, 2016.
Douglas Ray Dunkins Jr., Fort Worth.
Offense: Conspiracy. Northern District of Texas
Sentence: Life imprisonment; five years’ supervised release (Jan. 20, 1993)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire Oct. 1, 2016.
Ronald Gregory Farah, Boca Raton, Fla.
Offense: Conspiracy to import marijuana into the United States; importation of marijuana into the United States; conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana; possession with intent to distribute marijuana. Middle District of Florida
Sentence: Life imprisonment; 10 years’ supervised release (April 30, 1997)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire Oct. 1, 2016.
Joe Mack Flowers, St. Petersburg, Fla.
Offense: Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of crack cocaine; possession with intent to distribute of 50 grams or more of crack cocaine; possession of a firearm during a drug-trafficking offense; convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Middle District of Florida
Sentence: Life plus 60 months’ imprisonment; 10 years’ supervised release (July 1, 1991)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire Oct. 1, 2016.
Ronald Glinton, Boynton Beach, Fla.
Offense: Conspiracy to manufacture and possess with intent to distribute cocaine; conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine base; possession with intent to distribute cocaine; possession of cocaine with intent to manufacture cocaine base. Southern District of Florida
Sentence: Life imprisonment; 10 years’ supervised release (April 2, 1993)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire Oct. 1, 2016.
Gregory E. Graham, Denver
Offense: Distribution of cocaine base. District of Wyoming
Sentence: 300 months’ imprisonment; eight years’ supervised release; $1,000 fine (Nov. 1, 2005)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire Oct. 1, 2016.
Teresa Mechell Griffin, Orlando
Offense: Conspiracy to possess cocaine powder and/or cocaine base with intent to distribute; unlawful travel in interstate commerce with the intent to promote, manage, establish, carry on or facilitate the promotion, management, establishment and carrying on of unlawful activity; distribution of one kilogram of cocaine (two counts). Western District of Oklahoma
Sentence: Life imprisonment; five years’ supervised release (May 6, 1994)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire Oct. 1, 2016.
Larry Roscoe Gunnell Jr., Hightown, N.J.
Offense: Possession with intent to distribute crack and aiding and abetting. Eastern District of Virginia
Sentence: Life imprisonment; 10 years’ supervised release (July 8, 1999)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire Oct. 1, 2016.
Marvin Hampton, Orangeburg, S.C.
Offense: Possession with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of cocaine base; knowingly using and carrying a firearm during and in relation to, and possession of a firearm in furtherance of, a drug-trafficking crime. District of South Carolina
Sentence: 180 months’ imprisonment; five years’ supervised release (Nov. 28, 2006)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire Oct. 1, 2016.
Cedric Jarreau Hawkins, Chicago
Offense: Distribution of 5.4 grams of cocaine base within 1,000 feet of a protected location after two or more prior felony drug convictions. Northern District of Iowa
Sentence: Life imprisonment; 10 years’ supervised release (Feb. 1, 2008)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire June 3, 2018.
Cleon Jermaine Hawkins, Baker, La.
Offense: Possession with intent to distribute cocaine base and cocaine; possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug-trafficking crime. Middle District of Louisiana
Sentence: 180 months’ imprisonment; five years’ supervised release (June 5, 2008)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire Oct. 1, 2016.
Bennit Hayes, Jonesboro, Ga.
Offense: Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine and five grams or more of cocaine base; possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing cocaine. Northern District of Florida
Sentence: Life imprisonment; 10 years’ supervised release; $800 fine (Feb. 6, 2003)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire Oct. 1, 2016.
Patrick Henderson, Beloit, Wis.
Offense: Conspiracy to distribute cocaine base. Western District of Wisconsin
Sentence: 360 months’ imprisonment; five years’ supervised release (April 13, 1998); amended to 292 months’ imprisonment (March 16, 2015)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire June 3, 2018.
Tony Jones, Tallahassee
Offense: Conspiracy to distribute cocaine base; possession with intent to distribute cocaine base (two counts). Northern District of Florida
Sentence: Life imprisonment; 10 years’ supervised release (May 16, 1997)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire June 3, 2018.
Everette Bryant Law, Roanoke
Offense: Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute crack cocaine, to distribute crack cocaine with intent of carrying on unlawful activity, to distribute cocaine with intent of concealing proceeds of unlawful activity; distributing crack cocaine, aid and abet (three counts); false financial transactions to conceal proceeds of drug-trafficking crime. Western District of Virginia
Sentence: Life imprisonment; 10 years’ supervised release (March 25, 1994)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire Oct. 1, 2016.
Gary Allen Lott, Oklahoma City
Offense: Conspiracy to manufacture and distribute methamphetamine (two counts); maintaining a residence to manufacture methamphetamine (three counts); possession of chemicals with intent to manufacture methamphetamine; use of a firearm in relation to a drug-trafficking crime. Western District of Oklahoma
Sentence: Life plus five years’ imprisonment; five years’ supervised release (April 5, 2000)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire June 3, 2018.
Kareem Martin, River Rouge, Mich.
Offense: Possession with intent to distribute cocaine base. Eastern District of Michigan
Sentence: 276 months’ imprisonment; five years’ supervised release (Jan. 18, 2007)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire June 3, 2018.
Nolan McSwain, Altadena, Calif.
Offense: Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine; possession with intent to distribute cocaine. Central District of California
Sentence: Life imprisonment (Dec. 6, 1993)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire June 3, 2017.
Sherman Ray Meirovitz, Minneapolis
Offense: Possession with intent to distribute cocaine; conspiracy to distribute and possession with intent to distribute cocaine. District of Minnesota
Sentence: Life imprisonment (Jan. 5, 1990)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire June 3, 2017.
Darran Lamar Moore, Miami
Offense: Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine and 50 grams or more of cocaine base. Southern District of Florida
Sentence: Life imprisonment; 10 years’ supervised release (March 22, 2005)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire Oct. 1, 2016.
Robert Pettway, Pensacola, Fla.
Offense: Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine and 50 grams or more of a mixture and substance containing a detectable amount of cocaine base. Northern District of Florida
Sentence: Life imprisonment; 10 years’ supervised release; $1,000 fine (Aug. 31, 2004)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire Oct. 1, 2016.
Patrick Kit Plumlee, Newport News, Va.
Offense: Continuing criminal enterprise; distribution and possession with intent to distribute cocaine and cocaine base (eight counts); use of a firearm in relation to a drug-trafficking crime; renting, leasing and making premises available for storing and distributing cocaine and cocaine base; money laundering and conspiracy (10 counts). Eastern District of Virginia
Sentence: Life plus 60 months’ imprisonment; five years’ supervised release (July 18, 1994); amended to 420 months’ imprisonment (Jan. 6, 2016)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire Oct. 1, 2016.
Shawn Antonio Pressley, Greensboro, N.C.
Offense: Possess with intent to distribute cocaine base (crack); carrying a firearm during a drug-trafficking crime. Middle District of North Carolina
Sentence: 322 months’ imprisonment; 10 years’ supervised release (Jan. 23, 1998)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire Oct. 1, 2016.
Anthony Walter Puig, Land O’Lakes, Fla.
Offense: Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine; possession with intent to distribute 500 grams or more of cocaine. Middle District of Florida
Sentence: 360 months’ imprisonment; eight years’ supervised release (Dec. 18, 2002)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire Oct. 1, 2016.
Emlera Quince, Knoxville, Tenn.
Offense: Possession with intent to distribute cocaine base (two counts). Eastern District of Tennessee
Sentence: 300 months’ imprisonment; eight years’ supervised release (June 30, 1997)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire on Oct. 1, 2016.
Jesus Ruiz, Kennedale, Tex.
Offense: 1. Conspiracy to distribute marijuana. Western District of New York
Sentence: 1. 92 months’ imprisonment; eight years’ supervised release (July 12, 1993);
Commutation grant: Prison sentences commuted to expire Oct. 1, 2016.
Garrie Lavert Samuels, Groveport, Ohio
Offense: Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a quantity of cocaine base; aiding and abetting distribution of more than 50 grams of cocaine base; aiding and abetting distribution of more than five grams of cocaine base. Western District of Texas
Sentence: Life imprisonment; 10 years’ supervised release (April 8, 2003)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire Oct. 1, 2016.
Robert Lewis Sleepers III, South Bend, Ind.
Offense: Conspiracy to distribute cocaine and cocaine base; conspiracy to commit money laundering. Northern District of Indiana
Sentence: 240 months’ imprisonment; 10 years’ supervised release (June 18, 2004)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire Oct. 1, 2016.
Almos L. Starks, Jacksonville, Fla.
Offense: Conspiracy to distribute cocaine and cocaine base; possession with intent to distribute cocaine; possession with intent to distribute in excess of 50 grams of cocaine base; possession of firearms by a convicted felon. Southern District of Ohio
Sentence: Life imprisonment; six years’ supervised release; $20,000 fine (Oct. 5, 1995)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire Oct. 1, 2016, and unpaid balance of the fine remitted.
Phillip Maurice Thomas, Vero Beach, Fla.
Offense: Possession with intent to distribute at least five grams or more of cocaine base; possession with intent to distribute at least 500 grams or more of cocaine; possession with intent to distribute a mixture and substance containing MDMA or ecstasy; possession with intent to distribute a mixture and substance containing marijuana. Southern District of Florida
Sentence: 292 months’ imprisonment; eight years’ supervised release (April 8, 2005)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire Oct. 1, 2016.
Shane William Tuttle, Great Falls, Mont.
Offense: Possession with intent to distribute (three counts); use of a firearm during drug-trafficking offense (two counts); illegal use of communication facility (two counts); possession with intent to distribute cocaine. District of Montana
Sentence: 360 months’ imprisonment; four years’ supervised release (Sept. 14, 1994)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire Oct. 1, 2016.
Craig L. Watson, Jacksonville, Ark.
Offense: Conspiracy to distribute more than 50 grams of crack cocaine; distribution of cocaine; attempt to distribute cocaine base; possession with intent to distribute cocaine base. Eastern District of Arkansas
Sentence: 276 months’ imprisonment; 10 years’ supervised release (July 10, 2006); amended to 240 months’ imprisonment (Dec. 15, 2011)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire Oct. 1, 2016.
Lawrence McArthur Webb, Salem, Va.
Offense: Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than 50 grams of cocaine base and more than five kilograms of cocaine powder; distribution of cocaine (two counts). Western District of Virginia
Sentence: 240 months’ imprisonment; 10 years’ supervised release (June 4, 2007)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire Oct. 1, 2016.
Danny Ray White, Garland, Tex.
Offense: Attempt to manufacture and manufacture of methamphetamine; attempt to manufacture and manufacture of amphetamine; possession of a three-neck round-bottom flask; possession of a listed chemical, ethyl ether. Eastern District of Texas
Sentence: Life imprisonment; 10 years’ supervised release; $11,000 fine (July 19, 1996)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire Oct. 1, 2016.
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Julian L. Wyre, Chicago
Offense: Possession with intent to distribute cocaine base. Northern District of Illinois
Sentence: 204 months’ imprisonment; five years’ supervised release; $250 fine (Nov. 6, 2008)
Commutation grant: Prison sentence commuted to expire June 3, 2018.