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President Obama Grants Clemency to 21

12/20/2013

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This week, President Obama granted clemency to 21 individuals, including 8 commutations.  It is good to see the President pick up the pace on clemency decisions, as he has been among the lowest in US history for clemency actions.

The commutations were for those sentenced under the harsh federal guidelines which, at that time, mandated a life sentence for selling crack cocaine.  Among those was an Illinois man sentenced as a teenager almost 20 years ago, despite it being his first offense.

Congratulations to those that received the clemency actions!  And thank you to President Obama for making this a truly special holiday season for these individuals!

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tina link
1/27/2014 03:20:21 am

To whom it may concern I am a 44 year old black African American with 2 small children (3&5 yrs) I had a clemency hearing in oct,2008 ,I have completely change my life around continue my education, I am a member at faith temple baptist church I am unable to progress or make a way for me and my children if no one will give me an opportunity I did something foolish over 20 years ago have not had any trouble, can someone please give me a response to my status I begged u please give me an opportunity to better my family not lookin to be on public assistance.raising my kids.

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