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President Clinton's Commutations, January 2001

DOJ Seal                                                                                                 U.S. Department of Justice


                                                                                           Washington, D.C. 20530

January 20, 2001
 

COMMUTATIONS GRANTED JANUARY 20, 2001

Name Offense District/Date/Sentence Terms of Grant
BERGER, Benjamin Conspiracy to defraud the United States; wire fraud; false statement; money laundering; filing a false tax return S. D. N. Y.; October 18, 1999; 30 months' imprisonment, two years' supervised release, $522,977 in restitution Commute prison sentence to 24 months' imprisonment, leaving intact and in effect the remaining provisions
BLACKLEY, Ronald Henderson False statements D. D. C.; March 18, 1998; 27 months' imprisonment, three years' supervised release Commute prison sentence to time served, leaving intact and in effect the remaining provisions
BOLAN, Bert Wayne Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and illegal remuneration for patient referrals; mail fraud N. D. Tex.; April 14, 1995; 97 months' imprisonment, three years' supervised release, $375,000 fine Commute prison sentence to time served and remit unpaid balance of fine in excess of $15,000, leaving intact and in effect the remaining provisions
CAMARGO, Gloria Libia Conspiracy to possess cocaine with intent to distribute, attempt to possess cocaine with intent to distribute S. D. Fla.; February 22, 1990;

188 months' imprisonment, five years' supervised release

Commute prison sentence to time served, leaving intact and in effect the remaining provisions
CAMPBELL, Charles F. Conspiracy to distribute crack cocaine, distribution of crack cocaine D. D. C.; January 25, 1994, modified on December 17, 1997; 240 months' imprisonment, 10 years' supervised release Commute prison sentence to time served on the condition that he serve a five-year period of supervised release with a special condition of drug testing, leaving intact and in effect the remaining provisions
CHANDLER, David Ronald Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute marijuana; engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise; murder in furtherance of a continuing criminal enterprise; aiding and abetting the use or carrying of a firearm in relation to a drug-trafficking offense; money laundering N. D. Ala; May 14, 1991; sentence of death for murder in furtherance of a continuing criminal enterprise; aggregate sentences of life imprisonment, plus 10 years on the remaining counts. Commute the death sentence to imprisonment for life without parole, leaving intact and in effect the sentences of imprisonment already imposed
CHIN, Lau Ching Conspiracy to possess heroin with intent to distribute; interstate travel to commit a drug offense N. D. Ill.; June 27, 1990; 210 months' imprisonment, five years' supervised release Commute prison sentence to time served, leaving intact and in effect the remaining provisions
CLARK, Donald R. Conspiracy to manufacture, distribute and possess with intent to distribute marijuana M. D. Fla.; November 4, 1994, as modified December 20, 1996; 329 months' imprisonment, five years' supervised release Commute prison sentence to time served with a special condition of drug testing during supervised release, leaving intact and in effect the remaining provisions
COFFMAN, Loreta De-Ann Conspiracy; possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine; use of telephone to commit drug offense; distribution of crack cocaine near a school N. D. Tex.; November 12, 1993, as modified June 24, 1996, and February 26, 1998, 85 years' imprisonment, five years' supervised release Commute prison sentence to time served with a special condition of drug testing during supervised release, leaving intact and in effect the remaining provisions
CURRY, Derrick Conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute cocaine and cocaine base; aiding and abetting the distribution of cocaine base; and aiding and abetting the possession of cocaine base with intent to distribute D. Md.; October 1, 1993; 235 months' imprisonment, five years' supervised release Commute prison sentence to time served with a special condition of drug testing during supervised release, leaving intact and in effect the remaining provisions
DESALUS, Velinda Possession with intent to distribute cocaine base M. D. Fla.; December 18, 1992; 120 months' imprisonment, five years' supervised release Commute prison sentence to time served with a special condition of drug testing during supervised release, leaving intact and in effect the remaining provisions
ELBAUM, Jacob Conspiracy to defraud the United States; embezzlement from federally funded program; wire fraud; mail fraud; making a false statement; filing a false tax return; failure to file a tax return S. D. N. Y.; October 18, 1999; 57 months' imprisonment, two years' supervised release, $11,089,721 in restitution Commute prison sentence to 30 months' imprisonment, leaving intact and in effect the remaining provisions
EVANS, Linda Sue 1. Possession of firearm by convicted felon

2. Harboring a fugitive
 

3. Possession of firearm by convicted felon and false statements in acquiring firearms

4. Malicious damage to Government property and conspiracy to damage Government property

1. S. D. N. Y.; November 21, 1985; two years' imprisonment
 

2. S. D. N.Y.; July 10, 1986; three years' imprisonment (consecutive to No. 1)

 

3. E. D. La.; May 20, 1987 (modified on December 8, 1988); 30 years' imprisonment (consecutive to Nos. 1 & 2)

 

4. D. D.C.; December 6, 1990; five years' imprisonment (consecutive to Nos. 1 - 3)

Commute prison sentences to 25 years, eight months' and 11 days, leaving intact and in effect the remaining provisions. Action effectuates her immediate release.
FISH, Loretta Sharon Conspiracy to manufacture and distribute methamphetamine E. D. Pa.; December 8, 1994, 235 months' imprisonment, five years' supervised release Commute prison sentence to time served with a special condition of drug testing during supervised release, leaving intact and in effect the remaining provisions
FRINK, Antoinette M. Conspiracy to aid and abet the possession of cocaine with intent to distribute; aiding and abetting the possession with intent to distribute; counseling others to travel in interstate commerce with the intent of facilitating the possession of cocaine with intent to distribute M. D. Ga.; July 11, 1989; 188 months' imprisonment, five years' supervised release Commute prison sentence to time served with a special condition of drug testing during supervised release, leaving intact and in effect the remaining provisions
GOLDSTEIN, David Conspiracy to defraud the United States; wire fraud; embezzlement from a federally funded program; mail fraud S. D. N.Y.; October 18, 1999, 70 months' imprisonment; three years' supervised release; $10,118,182 in restitution Commute prison sentence to 30 months' imprisonment, leaving intact and in effect the remaining provisions
GREENFIELD, Gerard A. Possession of phencyclidine (PCP) with intent to distribute D. Utah; September 9, 1993; 192 months' imprisonment, five years' supervised release; $25,000 fine Commute prison sentence to time served with a special condition of drug testing during supervised release, leaving intact and in effect the remaining provisions
ISRAEL, Jodie E. Conspiracy to manufacture; possess with intent to distribute and distribute marijuana; conducting financial transaction with proceeds from sale of controlled substances; distribution of marijuana D. Mont.; February 4, 1994; 135 months' imprisonment, five years' supervised release Commute prison sentence to time served with a special condition of drug testing during supervised release, leaving intact and in effect the remaining provisions
JOHNSON, Kimberly D. Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine base D. S. C.; November 14, 1994; 188 months' imprisonment, five years' supervised release Commute prison sentence to time served with a special condition of drug testing during supervised release, leaving intact and in effect the remaining provisions
LANGSTON, Billy Thornton, Jr. Conspiracy to manufacture PCP; manufacture of PCP C. D. Calif.; September 9, 1994, as modified by 1996 court order; 324 months' imprisonment, five years' supervised release Commute prison sentence to time served with a special condition of drug testing during supervised release, leaving intact and in effect the remaining provisions
LUMPKIN, Belinda Lynn Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute crack cocaine and marijuana E. D. Mich.; March 24, 1989; 300 months' imprisonment, three years' supervised release Commute prison sentence to time served on condition that she serve a five-year period of supervised release with special condition of drug testing, leaving intact and in effect the remaining provisions
MACDONALD, Peter, Sr. 1. Racketeering; racketeering conspiracy; extortion by an Indian tribal official; mail fraud; wire fraud; and interstate transportation in aid of racketeering
 

2. Conspiracy to commit kidnapping; third-degree burglary

1. D. Ariz.; November 30, 1992; 60 months' imprisonment, three years' supervised release, $10,000 fine, and $1,500,000 in restitution


 

2. D. Ariz.; February 16, 1993; 175 months' imprisonment, five years' supervised release (concurrent with No. 1); $5,000 fine, $4,431.03 in restitution

Commute prison sentence to time served, leaving intact and in effect the remaining provisions
MANN, Kellie Ann Conspiracy to distribute LSD; possession of LSD with intent to distribute; use of mail to facilitate drug offense N. D. Ga.; January 26, 1994; 120 months' imprisonment, five years' supervised release Commute prison sentence to time served with a special condition of drug testing during supervised release, leaving intact and in effect the remaining provisions
NINEMIRE, Peter 1. Manufacturing marijuana

 

2. Failure to appear

1. D. Kan.; April 26, 1991; 292 months' imprisonment, eight years' supervised release


 

2. D. Kan., June 28, 1991; 30 months' imprisonment, consecutive to No. 1, and three years' supervised release

Commute prison sentence to time served on the condition that he serve a five-year period of supervised release with a special condition of drug testing, leaving intact and in effect the remaining provisions
PADMORE, Hugh Ricardo Possession with intent to distribute cocaine base E. D. N. C.; October 31, 1995; 135 months' imprisonment, five years' supervised release Commute prison sentence to time served with a special condition of drug testing during supervised release, leaving intact and in effect the remaining provisions
PROSPERI, Arnold Paul Filing a false tax return; making, uttering, or possessing a counterfeited security with intent to deceive another S. D. Fla.; March 27, 1998; 36 months' imprisonment, one year's supervised release, $25,000 fine Commute any period of confinement that has already been imposed or will be imposed upon him that is in excess of 36 months, and further commute any such period of confinement to be served in home confinement, leaving intact and in effect the remaining provisions
REYNOLDS, Melvin J. Bank fraud; wire fraud; making false statements to a financial institution; conspiracy to defraud the Federal Election Commission; false statements to a federal official N. D. Ill.; July 15, 1997; 78 months' imprisonment, five years' supervised release, $20,000 in restitution Commute remainder of prison sentence to period of equal length to be served in a community corrections center, on condition of compliance with rules, leaving intact and in effect the remaining provisions
RIVEIRO, Pedro Miguel Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine S. D. Fla.; February 9, 1995; 102 months' imprisonment, five years' supervised release Commute prison sentence to time served with a special condition of drug testing during supervised release, leaving intact and in effect the remaining provisions
RIVERS, Dorothy Obstruction of a federal audit; false statements to a federal agency; tax evasion; failure to file tax returns; wire fraud; mail fraud; theft from a federally funded organization N. D. Ill.; November 17, 1997; 70 months' imprisonment, three years' supervised release Commute prison sentence to 50 months' imprisonment, leaving intact and in effect the remaining provisions
ROSENBERG, Susan Conspiracy to possess unregistered firearm; receive firearms and explosives shipped in interstate commerce while a fugitive and unlawfully use false identification documents; possession of unregistered destructive devices; possession of unregistered firearm; carrying explosives during commission of felony; possession with intent to use identification documents; false representation of Social Security number; possession of counterfeit Social Security cards D. N. J.; May 20, 1985; 58 years' imprisonment Commute prison sentences to an aggregate sentence of 25 years, eight months, and 11 days, leaving intact and in effect the remaining provisions of the sentences. Action effectuates her immediate release.
STERN, Kalmen Conspiracy to defraud the United States; embezzlement from a federally funded program; wire fraud; mail fraud; filing a false tax return S. D. N. Y.; October 18, 1999, 78 months' imprisonment, three years' supervised release; $11,179,513 restitution Commute prison sentence to 30 months' imprisonment, leaving intact and in effect the remaining provisions
STRINGFELLOW, Cory 1. Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute LSD

2. False statement in a passport application

1. D. Colo.; July 21, 1995; 188 months' imprisonment, four years' supervised release










 

2. D. Utah; November 17, 1995; four months' imprisonment (consecutive to No. 1); four years' supervised release

1. Commute prison sentence to time served on the condition that he serve a five-year period of supervised release with a special condition of drug testing, leaving intact and in effect the remaining provisions


 

2. Sentence left intact and in effect

VIGNALI, Carlos Anibal, Jr. Conspiracy to distribute cocaine; using facilities in interstate commerce with intent to promote a business enterprise involving narcotics; illegal use of communication facility to facilitate commission of controlled substance offense D. Minn.; July 17, 1995; 175 months' imprisonment, five years' supervised release Commute prison sentence to time served with a special condition of drug testing during supervised release, leaving intact and in effect the remaining provisions
WADDELL, III, Thomas Wilson Conducting an illegal gambling business; conspiracy to commit money laundering N. D. Calif.; January 13, 2000, 24 months' imprisonment, three years' supervised release; $7,500 fine; criminal forfeiture Commute prison sentence to 12 months' imprisonment and one year's supervised release to be served before the three-year period of supervised release already imposed, leaving intact and in effect the already imposed three-year period of supervised release and the other remaining provisions of the sentence
WEINIG, Harvey Conspiracy to commit money laundering; criminal forfeiture and misprision of felony S. D. N. Y.; March 22, 1996; 135 months' imprisonment, three years' supervised release Commute prison sentence to a term of imprisonment of five years and 270 days upon condition that he serve a period of supervised release of three years and 95 days, leaving intact and in effect the remaining provisions
WILLIS, Kim Allen Conspiracy to distribute cocaine; aiding and abetting the attempt to possess with the intent to distribute cocaine D. Minn.; April 20, 1990; 188 months' imprisonment, five years' supervised release Commute the prison sentence to time served, leaving intact and in effect the remaining provisions

 

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