Obama Commutes Eight 'Unduly Harsh' Crack Cocaine Sentences

Obama Commutes Eight 'Unduly Harsh' Crack Cocaine Sentences

Filed under: information on crack cocaine

President Obama today commuted the sentences of eight men and women convicted of crack cocaine offenses, each of whom has served more than 15 years in prison. “Commuting the sentences of these eight Americans is an important step toward restoring … Read more on ABC News (blog)

Obama commutes sentences for eight convicted in crack cocaine cases

Filed under: information on crack cocaine

President Obama on Thursday commuted the sentences of eight people serving lengthy jail time for crack cocaine convictions, part of the administration's effort to reduce “unduly harsh sentences” and eliminate overcrowding in prisons. Each of the … Read more on Washington Post (blog)

Obama commutes sentences for eight crack cocaine convictions

Filed under: information on crack cocaine

Obama made the commutations because the prisoners were sentenced under a system that treated convictions for crack cocaine offenses harsher than powder cocaine. Obama also pardoned 13 others for various crimes. The president signed the Fair … Read more on Al Jazeera America