That represents nearly 80 percent of the commutations the president
has given since August. Commutations are a form of clemency, which
reduces the sentences of federal prisoners. President Obama has given
more commutations then the past 11 presidents combined, and The New York
Times reports he plans to give more before his final day in office.
Many of these cocaine dealers who have received clemency from Obama were not low-level criminals. Darryl Reed was sentenced to 35 years in 1990 and will now be released from federal prison on Dec. 28, 2016. Reed used to be known as the “crack king” in Oakland, The Mercury News reports.
Many of these cocaine dealers who have received clemency from Obama were not low-level criminals. Darryl Reed was sentenced to 35 years in 1990 and will now be released from federal prison on Dec. 28, 2016. Reed used to be known as the “crack king” in Oakland, The Mercury News reports.
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