Record at a Glance
- Clemency type
- Commutation
- Presidential term
- 2025–Present
- Federal district
- Northern Iowa
- Offense
- Distribute and aid and abet the distribution of 5 grams or more of cocaine base after having been convicted of two felony drug offenses; distribute 5 grams or more of cocaine base after having been convicted of two felony drug offenses; conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute 50 grams or more of cocaine base after two prior felony drug offenses
- Sentence
- Life imprisonment; eight years' supervised release (as amended) (October 9, 2008)
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: Zechariah BenjaminU.S. Department of Justice, Office of the Pardon Attorney2026-09-24 active