Record at a Glance
- Clemency type
- Commutation
- Presidential term
- 2017–2021
- Federal district
- Western District of Tennessee
- Offense
- Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute cocaine; attempted possession of 12 kilograms cocaine with intent to deliver; attempted possession of 9 kilograms of cocaine with intent to distribute; attempted possession of 75 kilograms of cocaine with intent to distribute; attempted possession of 10 kilograms of cocaine with intent to distribute; conspiracy to commit money laundering; money laundering (four counts)
- Sentence
- Life imprisonment; five years' supervised release (February 28, 1997)
Basic Official Record
This profile currently contains information drawn from official clemency records. Additional case history, context, and post-clemency developments are being reviewed and added.
Sources
- Primary Documentation
DOJ: Commutations Granted by President Donald J. Trump (2017–2021)U.S. Department of Justice2026-09-24 - Primary Documentation
DOJ clemency document: Curtis McDonaldU.S. Department of Justice, Office of the Pardon Attorney2026-09-24 active