Record at a Glance
- Clemency type
- Commutation
- Presidential term
- 2025–Present
- Federal district
- Northern Texas
- Offense
- Conspiracy; continuing criminal enterprise; possession with intent to distribute 1 kilogram of cocaine, aiding and abetting (two counts); use of telephone to facilitate commission of a felony (three counts); possession with intent to distribute 10 pounds of marijuana, and aiding and abetting; distribution of more than five kilograms of cocaine and aiding and abetting
- Sentence
- Life imprisonment; five years' supervised release; $50,000 fine (August 17, 1995)
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: Clemency Grants by President Donald J. Trump (2025–Present)U.S. Department of Justice2026-09-24 - Primary Documentation
DOJ clemency document: Edward Ruben SoteloU.S. Department of Justice, Office of the Pardon Attorney2026-09-24 active