List of people pardoned by George W. Bush

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This is a list of people pardoned by George W. Bush. Bush, a Republican, served as the 43rd president of the United States from 2001 to 2009.

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Constitutional authority

The pardon powers of the president are outlined in Article Two of the United States Constitution (Section 2, Clause 1), which provides:

The President shall be Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy of the United States, and of the Militia of the several States, when called into the actual Service of the United States; he may require the Opinion, in writing, of the principal Officer in each of the executive Departments, upon any Subject relating to the Duties of their respective Offices, and he shall have Power to grant Reprieves and Pardons for Offenses against the United States, except in Cases of Impeachment.

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List of people pardoned or granted clemency by the president of the United States

A list of people pardoned or granted clemency by the president of the United States, ordered by date of pardon or commutation, is available here: List of people pardoned or granted clemency by the president of the United States.

Pardons issued by George W. Bush

December 20, 2002

NameDistrictSentencedOffense
Kenneth Franklin CopleyM. D. Tenn.1962Manufacturing untaxed whiskey, 26 U.S.C. §§ 5173 , 5179 , 5205 , 5222 , 5601 , and 5604 .
Harlan Paul DobasW. D. Wash.1966 Conspiracy, 18 U.S.C.   § 371 .
Stephen James JacksonE. D. La.1993Altering the odometer of a motor vehicle, 15 U.S.C. §§ 1984 and 1990(c)(A) .
Douglas Harley RogersE. D. Wis.1957Failure to submit to induction into the Armed Forces of the United States; 50 App. U.S.C. § 451 et seq.
Walter Fred SchuererN. D. Iowa.1989 Making a false statement to the Social Security Administration regarding his employment; 18 U.S.C.   § 1001.
Paul Herman WieserW. D. Wash.1972Theft from an interstate shipment, 18 U.S.C.   § 695.
Olgen WilliamsS. D. Ind.1971Theft from the mail by a postal employee, iou 18 U.S.C.   § 1709.

November 5, 2003

NameDistrictSentencedOffense
Bruce Louis BartosS. D. Fla.1987Transportation of a machine gun in foreign commerce, 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(a)(4) and 924 . [3]
Brianna Lea HaneyW. D. Wash.1991Failure to report monetary instruments, 31 U.S.C. §§ 5316 and 5322(a) . [3]
David Custer HeastonD. Nev.1988False statement, 18 U.S.C.   § 1001 . [3]
Michael Robert MoelterW. D. Wis.1988Conducting an illegal gambling business, 18 U.S.C.   § 1955. [3]

February 14, 2004

NameDistrictSentencedOffense
David B. McCall, Jr.E. D. Tex.1997False entry in bank books and aiding and abetting, 18 U.S.C. §§ 1006 and 2 . [4]

May 20, 2004

NameDistrictSentencedOffense
Paul Jude DonniciW. D. Mo.1993Use of a telephone in the transmission of wagering information, 18 U.S.C.   § 1084. [5]
Samuel Wattie GuerryD. So. Car.1994 Food stamp fraud, 7 U.S.C.   § 2024(b) . [5]
Charles E. HamiltonW. D. Wash.1989 Mail fraud, 18 U.S.C. §§ 1341 and 2 . [5]
Kenneth Lynn NorrisW. D. Okla.1993Unlawful disposal of hazardous waste, 42 U.S.C.   § 6928(d)(2)(A) and 18 U.S.C.   § 2. [5]
Johnson Heyward TisdaleD. So. Car.1994 Food stamp fraud, 7 U.S.C.   § 2024(b) . [5]

July 6, 2004

NameDistrictSentencedOffense
Anthony John CurreriE. D. Wis.1976 Mail fraud, 18 U.S.C.   § 1341. [6]
Craven Wilford McLemoreW. D. Okla.1983 Conspiracy to defraud the United States and Caddo County, 18 U.S.C.   § 371. [6]

November 17, 2004

NameDistrictSentencedOffense
Meredith Elizabeth CasaresD. Kan.1989 Embezzlement of U.S. Postal Service funds, 18 U.S.C.   § 641. [7]
Gerald Douglas FickeD. Neb.1992 Structuring currency transactions to evade reporting requirements, 31 U.S.C. §§ 5324(3) and 5322(a) and 18 U.S.C.   § 2. [7]
Richard Arthur MorseS. D. Miss.1963Interstate transportation of a stolen motor vehicle, 18 U.S.C.   § 2312. [7]
Fred Dale PitzerS. D. Ohio1976Interstate transportation of falsely made securities, 18 U.S.C.   § 2314. [7]
Cecil John RhodesN. D. Tex1981Making a materially false statement in a loan application to a federally insured bank, 18 U.S.C.   § 1014 . [7]
Russell Don SellD. Kan.1995Aiding and abetting the making of a false statement to a credit institution, 18 U.S.C. §§ 1014 and 2 . [7]

December 21, 2004

NameDistrictSentencedOffense
Kristan Diane Akins, fka Kristan Diane Bullock and Kristan D. WheelerE. D. No. Car.1990 Embezzlement by a bank employee, 18 U.S.C.   § 656 . [8]
Ronald William CauleyD. Rhode Island1980Misapplication of bank funds by an employee, 18 U.S.C.   § 657 . [8]
Stephen Davis SimmonsW. D. Tex.1981Possession of counterfeit obligations, 18 U.S.C.   § 472 .
Roger Charles WeberC. D. Calif.1969Theft from an interstate shipment, 18 U.S.C.   § 659 . [8]

March 3, 2005

NameDistrictSentencedOffense
Alan Dale AustinW. D. Tex.1987Misapplication of mortgage funds, 18 U.S.C.   § 657 . [9]
Charles Russell CooperD. So. Car.1959 Bootlegging, 26 U.S.C. §§ 5174a , 5605 , 5632 , and 5681 . [9]
Joseph Daniel GavinU.S. Army general court-martial1984 Failure to obey an order, drunk and disorderly in quarters, communicating a threat, disrespect to a superior commissioned officer, assault, damage to government property, resisting apprehension, Articles 89, 92, 95, 108, 128, and 134, UCMJ. [9]
Raul MarinW. D. Tex.1982Failure to appear, 18 U.S.C.   § 3150 . [9]
Ernest RudnetE. D. N. Y.1992 Conspiracy to file false tax returns, 18 U.S.C.   § 371 . [9]
Gary L. SaltzburgD. New Mex.1995Theft of government property, 18 U.S.C.   § 641 . [9]
David Lloyd St. CroixD. No. Dak.1989Disposing of stolen explosives, 18 U.S.C. §§ 842(h) and 844(a) . [9]
Joseph William WarnerD. So. Dak.1995Arson, 18 U.S.C. §§ 1152 and 81 . [9]

June 8, 2005

NameDistrictSentencedOffense
David Thomas BillmyerU.S. Air Force special court-martial1978 (approved in 1979)Making a false claim, Article 132, UCMJ. [10]
William Charles DavisM. D. Fla.1983 Income tax evasion, 26 U.S.C.   § 7201 .
Richard Ardell KruegerD. So. Car.
D. So. Car.
1979
1980
Mail fraud, 18 U.S.C.   § 1341 .
Furnishing false information on a Housing and Urban Development loan application, 18 U.S.C.   § 1010 . [10]
Michael Mark McLaughlinD. New Hamp.1983 (sentence modified in 1984) Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and mail fraud, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2 , 371 , and 1341. [10]
Billie Curtis MooreE. D. Mich.1977 Income tax evasion, 26 U.S.C.   § 7201 . [10]
James Edward ReedN. D. Tex.1975 Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute marijuana, 21 U.S.C.   § 846 . [10]
Scott LaVerne SparksD. So. Car.1989Theft of government property, 18 U.S.C.   § 641 . [10]

September 28, 2005

NameDistrictSentencedOffense
Gene Armand BridgerW. D. Mich.1963 Conspiracy to commit mail fraud and mail fraud, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2 , 371 , 1341 . [11]
Cathryn Iline Clasen-GageN. D. Tex.1992Misprision of felony, 18 U.S.C.   § 4 . [11]
Thomas Kimble CollinsworthW. D. Ark.1989Receipt of a stolen motor vehicle transported in interstate commerce, 18 U.S.C.   § 2313 . [11]
Morris F. Cranmer, Jr.E. D. Ark.1988Making materially false statements to a federally insured lending institution, 18 U.S.C.   § 1014 . [11]
Rusty Lawrence ElliottW. D. Mo.1991Making counterfeit Federal Reserve notes, 18 U.S.C.   § 471 . [11]
Adam Wade GrahamD. Wyo.1992 Conspiracy to deliver 10 or more grams of LSD, 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) , 841(b)(1)(A)(v) , and 846 . [11]
Rufus Edward Harris1. M. D. Ga.
2. N. D. Ga.
1. 1963
2. 1970
1. Possession of tax-unpaid whiskey, 26 U.S.C. §§ 5205 and 2604 .
2. Possession and selling tax-unpaid whiskey, 26 U.S.C. §§ 5601 , 5604 , and 5205 . [11]
Jesse Ray HarveyS. D. W. Va.1990Property damage by use of explosives and destruction of an energy facility, 18 U.S.C. §§ 844(i) and 1366(a) . [11]
Larry Paul LeniusD. No. Dak.1989 Conspiracy to distribute cocaine, 21 U.S.C.   § 846 . [11]
Larry Lee LopezM. D. Fla.1985 Conspiracy to import marijuana, 21 U.S.C. §§ 952 and 953 . [11]
Bobbie Archie MaxwellM. D. Ga.1962Mailing a threatening letter, 18 U.S.C.   § 876 . [11]
Denise Bitters MendelkowD. Utah1981 Embezzlement by a bank employee, 18 U.S.C.   § 656 . [11]
Michael John PozorskiW. D. Wis.1988Unlawful possession of an unregistered firearm, 26 U.S.C. §§ 5861(d) and 5871 . [11]
Mark Lewis WeberU.S. Air Force general court-martial1981Selling Quaalude tablets (one specification) and selling, using, and possessing marijuana (three specifications), Articles 92 and 134, UCMJ. [11]

December 20, 2005

NameDistrictSentencedOffense
Carl Eugene CantrellE. D. Tenn.1967 Violation of Internal Revenue Service liquor laws, 26 U.S.C. §§ 2601 et seq. [12]
Charles Winston CarterS. (now Central) D. Ill.1964 Conspiracy to steal property of the United States, 18 U.S.C. §§ 371 and 641 . [12]
Harper James FinucanD. So. Car.1980 Possession with intent to distribute marijuana, 21 U.S.C. 841|a|1. [12]
Bobby Frank Kay, Sr.E. D. Va.1959Operation of an illegal distillery, 26 U.S.C. §§ 5174 , 5606 , 5216 , 5686(b) , and 7302 . [12]
Melvin L. McKeeD. Nev.1982 Conspiracy to make and cause the making of false statements in loan applications; aiding and abetting the making of a materially false statement in a loan application, 18 U.S.C. §§ 371 , 1014 , and 2 . [12]
Charles Elis McKinleyM. D. Tenn.1950 Violation of Internal Revenue Service liquor laws, 26 U.S.C.   § 1185 (as in effect in 1950). [12]
Donald Lee PendergrassS. D. Calif.1964 Bank robbery by use of a dangerous weapon, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2113(a) and d . [12]
Charles Blurford PowerN. D. Ga.1948Interstate transportation of a stolen motor vehicle, 18 U.S.C. §408 (1940 edition). [12]
John Gregory SchillaceE. D. La.1988 Conspiracy to possess cocaine with intent to distribute, 21 U.S.C.   § 846 . [12]
Wendy Rose St. Charles, fka Wendy Rose St. Charles HolmesN. D. Ill.1984 Conspiracy to conduct a narcotics enterprise, and distribution of cocaine, 18 U.S.C.   § 1962(d) and 21 U.S.C.   § 841(a)(1) . [12]
Jimmy Lee WilliamsN. D. Tex.1995False statement on a loan application, 18 U.S.C.   § 1014 . [12]

April 18, 2006

NameDistrictSentencedOffense
Patrick Harold AckermanD. Ore.1980Filing false statements, 18 U.S.C.   § 1001 .
Karen Marie EdmonsonD. Minn.1978Distribution of methamphetamine, 21 U.S.C.   § 841(a)(1) .
Anthony Americo FranchiD. Mass.1983 Income tax evasion, 26 U.S.C.   § 7201 .
Timothy Mark FreudenthalE. D. Wis.1985 Conspiracy to introduce imported merchandise into commerce of the United States, 18 U.S.C.   § 371 .
George Anderson GlennU.S. Army general court-martial1956 Conspiracy to commit larceny and larceny, Articles 81 and 121, UCMJ
Mark Reuben HaleE. D. Tex.1991Savings and Loan fraud, 18 U.S.C.   § 1344 .
Kenneth Ward HillN. D. Miss.1992Attempted tax evasion, 26 U.S.C.   § 7201 .
Margaret Ann LeggettE. D. Ark.1981 Conspiracy to defraud the United States by making false claims for income tax refunds, 18 U.S.C.   § 286 .
Elke Margarethe MikaelianD. New Mex.1993Misprision of felony, 18 U.S.C.   § 4 .
Karl Bruce WeberN. D. Fla.1985 Possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, 21 U.S.C.   § 841(a)(1) .
Carl Manar WhiteE. D. Okla.1983 Conspiracy to defraud the United States and Pittsburgh County, Oklahoma, by tax evasion and mail fraud, 18 U.S.C.   § 371 .

August 16, 2006

Department of Justice Immediate Release

NameDistrictSentencedOffense
James Leon AdamsD. So. Car.1976Selling firearms to out-of-state residents and falsifying firearms records, 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(b)(3) , 922(m) , and 924(a) . [13]
Tony Dale AshworthD. So. Car.1989Unlawful transfer of a firearm, 26 U.S.C. §§ 5861(e) and 5871 . [13]
Randall Leece Deal1. N. D. Ga.
2. N. D. Ga
3. N. D. Ga.
1. 1960
2. 1964
3. 1964
1. Liquor law violation, 26 U.S.C.
2. Liquor law violation, 26 U.S.C.
3. Conspiracy to violate the liquor laws, 26 U.S.C. [13]
William Henry EagleE. D. Ark.1972Possessing an unregistered still, carrying on the business of a distiller without giving the required bond, and manufacturing mash on other than lawfully qualified premises, 26 U.S.C. §§ 5601(a)(1) , 5601(a)(4) , and 5601(a)(7) . [13]
Robert Carter EversoleE. D. Tenn.1984 Conspiracy to commit theft from an interstate shipment, 18 U.S.C.   § 371 . [13]
Kenneth Clifford FonerD. Neb.1991 Conspiracy to impede functions of the FDIC, commit embezzlement as a bank officer, make false entries in the records of an FDIC-insured bank, and commit bank fraud, 18 U.S.C. §§ 371 , 656 , 1005 , and 1344 . [13]
Victoria Diane FrostW. D. N. Y.1994 Conspiracy to possess and distribute L-ephedrine hydrochloride, 21 U.S.C.   § 846 . [13]
William Grover Frye1. U.S. Army general court-martial
2. S. D. Ind.
1. 1968
2. 1973
1. Absence without leave (two specifications), Article 86, UCMJ (10 U.S.C. § 886), and escape from lawful confinement, Article 95, UCMJ ( 10 U.S.C.   § 895 ).
2. Sale of a stolen motor vehicle moving in interstate commerce, 18 U.S.C.   § 2313 . [13]
Stanley Bernard HamiltonS. D. Miss.1990Altering U.S. postal money orders, 18 U.S.C.   § 500 . [13]
Melodie Jean HebertD. Rhode Island1984 Conspiracy to defraud the United States by making false claims, 18 U.S.C. §§ 371 and 1001 . [13]
James Ernest Kinard, Jr.D. So. Car.1984Failure by a licensed firearms dealer to make appropriate entries in firearms records required to be kept by law (four counts), making false entries by a licensed firearms dealer in firearms records required to be made by law, 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(m) and 2 . [13]
Devin Timothy KruseU.S. Coast Guard special court-martial1978Unauthorized absence, Article 86, UCMJ ( 10 U.S.C.   § 886 ). [13]
Gerard MurphyM. D. Fla.1972Theft of a motor vehicle from a U.S. Air Force base, 18 U.S.C. §§ 7 and 13 . [13]
Joseph Matthew NovakN. D. Ohio1994Possession and transfer of an illegal weapon, 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(o)(1) and 924(a)(2) . [13]
John Louis Ribando1. C. D. Calif.
2. C. D. Calif.
1. 1976
2. 1978
1. Possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance (marijuana), 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) .
2. Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute a controlled substance (marijuana), and importing a controlled substance (marijuana), 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) , 846 , 952(a) , 960(a)(1) , and 963 . [13]
Edward Rodriguez Trevino, Jr.U.S. Navy special court-martial1997Larceny, Article 121, UCMJ ( 10 U.S.C.   § 921 ). [13]
Jerry Dean WalkerW. D. No. Car.1989 Possession with intent to distribute cocaine, 21 U.S.C.   § 841(a)(1) . [13]

December 21, 2006

NameDistrictSentencedOffense
Charles James AllenD. Md.1979 Conspiracy to defraud the United States, 18 U.S.C.   § 371 .
William Sidney Baldwin, Sr.D. So. Car.1981 Conspiracy to possess marijuana, 21 U.S.C.   § 846 .
Timothy Evans BarfieldE. D. No. Car.1989Aiding and abetting false statements in a Small Business Administration loan application, 15 U.S.C.   § 645(a) and 18 U.S.C.   § 2 .
Clyde Philip BoudreauxU.S. Navy general court-martial1975Borrowing money from enlisted men, accepting a non-interest-bearing loan from a government contractor, and swearing to a false affidavit, Articles 92, 107, 134, UCMJ.
Marie Georgette Ginette BriereD. P. R.1982 Possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, 21 U.S.C.   § 841(a)(1) .
Dale C. Critz, Jr.M. D. Fla.1989Making a false statement, 18 U.S.C.   § 1001 .
Mark Allen EberwineW. D. Tex.1985 (as amended in 1986) Conspiracy to defraud the United States by impeding, impairing, and obstructing the assessment of taxes by the Internal Revenue Service, 18 U.S.C. § 371; false declaration to the grand jury, 18 U.S.C.   § 1623 .
Colin Earl FrancisD. Conn.1993Accepting a kickback, 41 U.S.C. §§ 53 and 54 .
George Thomas HarleyD. New Mex.1984Aiding and abetting the distribution of cocaine, 21 U.S.C.   § 841(a)(1) and 18 U.S.C. § 2
Patricia Ann HultmanW. D. Pa.1985 Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute and to distribute cocaine, 21 U.S.C. 846.
Eric William OlsonU.S. Army general court-martial1984 Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute, possession with intent to distribute, possession of, and use of hashish, Articles 81 and 134, UCMJ.
Thomas R. ReeceN. D. Ga.1969 Violating the Internal Revenue Code pertaining to alcohol, 26 U.S.C.   § 5681(c) .
Larry Gene RossD. Wyo.1989Making false statements in a bank loan application, 18 U.S.C.   § 1014 .
Jearld David SwannerW. D. Okla.1991Making false statements in a bank loan application, 18 U.S.C.   § 1005 .
James Walter TaylorE. D. Ark.1991Bank fraud, 18 U.S.C.   § 1344 .
Janet Theone UptonD. Nev.1975 Mail fraud, 18 U.S.C.   § 1341 .

December 10, 2007

NameDistrictSentencedOffense
James Albert Bodendieck, Sr.S. D. Ill.1959Interstate transportation of a stolen vehicle, 18 U.S.C.   § 2312 . [14]
Jeffrey James BruceD. Haw.1994Possession of stolen mail, 18 U.S.C.   § 1708 . [14]
Charles Wayne BryantN. D. Ga.1962Theft of United States mail by employee, 18 U.S.C.   § 1709 . [14]
Carleton Gregory CarpenterM. D. Fla1981Making a false representation with respect to information required to be kept in the records of a person holding a federal firearms license, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2 and 924(a) .
John Edward CastoN. D. W. Va.1990Distribution of cocaine, 21 U.S.C.   § 841(a)(1) .
Jackie Ray ClaybornW. D. Ark.1993Manufacturing marijuana, 21 U.S.C.   § 841(b)(1)(D) .
Debbie Sue Conklin fka Debbie Sue McAlevyD. Neb.1990 Conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine, 21 U.S.C. §§ 846 and 841(a)(1) .
Charles Richard FennellC. D. Calif.1995False statement to a federally insured financial institution, 18 U.S.C.   § 1014 .
John FornabyS. D. Fla.1991 Conspiracy to distribute cocaine, 21 U.S.C.   § 846 .
Daniel Ray FreemanS. D. Ga.1963 Violation of Internal Revenue Service liquor laws, 26 U.S.C. §§ 5205(a)(2) and 5604(a)(1) .
Thomas Dee GandyN. D. Tex.1996 Mail fraud affecting a financial institution, 18 U.S.C.   § 1341 .
Melton HarrellN. D. Ga.1976Theft of government property and receiving stolen government property, 18 U.S.C.   § 641 .
Paul Dwight HawkinsM. D. Fla.1990 Conspiracy to import marijuana, 21 U.S.C.   § 963 .
Roger Paul IngramW. D. Tex.1987 Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute an analogue of a Schedule I controlled substance, 3,4 methylenedioxymethamphetamine (ecstasy), 21 U.S.C. §§ 813 , 841(a)(1) , and 846 .
William Lucius Jones, Jr.N. D. Ala.1972Illegal possession of an unregistered firearm, 26 U.S.C.   § 5861(d) .
William Charles Jordan, Jr.M. D. Pa.2000Managing and conducting an illegal gambling business, 18 U.S.C.   § 1955 . [15]
Saul KaplanM. D. Pa.1992Violation of the Federal Election Campaign Act, 2 U.S.C. §§ 437g|d|1|A and 441a|1|A.
Billy Joe LaForceS. D. Tex.1991 Conspiracy to possess marijuana with intent to distribute, 21 U.S.C. §§ 846 , 841(a)(1) , and 841(b)(1)(D) .
Rudolph J. MacejakN. D. Ill.1986Possession of an unregistered firearm, 26 U.S.C. §§ 5861(d) and i .
John F. McDermottD. Mass.1995Receiving kickbacks in defense procurement contracts, 41 U.S.C. §§ 51-54 and 18 U.S.C.   § 2 .
William James NormanS. D. Ga.1970Possession of an unregistered distillery, 26 U.S.C. §§ 5179 and 5601(a)(1) ; carrying on the business of a distiller without giving the required bond, 26 U.S.C. § 5601|a; possession and custody of a still without the required sign outside the premises, 26 U.S.C. § 5180 ; working at a distillery without the required sign outside the premises, 26 U.S.C. §§ 5180 and 5681(c) ; unlawfully producing distilled spirits from mash and similar material, 26 U.S.C. §§ 5601(a)(8) and 5222 .
Glanus Terrell OsborneS. D. Ga.1990Possession of a stolen motor vehicle, 18 U.S.C.   § 2313 .
John Gordon SmithN. D. Tex.1988False statement to a federal agency, 18 U.S.C.   § 1001 .
Walter J. Sweeney, IIIS. D. Ohio1993Attempting to evade income taxes, 26 U.S.C.   § 7201 .
Nancy Lynn ThompsonN. D. Fla.1997 Embezzlement by a bank employee, 18 U.S.C.   § 656 .
Daryl ToneyM. D. Ga.1993Misdemeanor theft within the special maritime and territorial jurisdiction of the United States, 18 U.S.C.   § 641 .
Charles Eddie TrobaughM. D. Tenn.1965 Liquor law violations, 26 U.S.C. §§ 5179(a) , 5601(a)(1) , 5222 , 5601(a)(7) , and 5604(a)(1) .
Samuel Lewis WhiselM. D. Pa.1989Aiding and abetting the interstate transportation of stolen goods, 18 U.S.C. §§ 2314 and 2 .
Steven Wayne WhitlockM. D. Fla1990 Conspiracy to import marijuana, 21 U.S.C. §§ 952 , 960(b)(1)(G) , and 963 .

March 24, 2008

NameDistrictSentencedOffense
William L. BakerD. Wyo.1980Distribution of a controlled substance, 21 U.S.C. §§ 841|a|1, 841|b|2; falsifying records, 21 U.S.C. §§ 827(a)(3) , 843(a)(4) . [16]
George Francis BauckhamD. N. J.1958Unlawful detention, delay and secretion of mail by postal employee; 18 U.S.C.   § 1703(a) . [16]
Kenneth Charles BrittD. Kan.1998 Conspiracy to violate federal and state fish and wildlife laws; 18 U.S.C.   § 371 . [16]
William Bruce ButtE. D. Ky.1990Bank embezzlement; 18 U.S.C.   § 656 . [16]
Mariano Garza CaballeroS. D. Tex.1984Dealing in firearms without a federal firearms license; 18 U.S.C. §§ 922(a)(1) and 2 . [16]
Anthony C. Foglio aka Tony FoleyN. D. W. Va.1996Distribution of marijuana; 21 U.S.C.   § 841(a)(1) .
Marvin Robert FosterD. Rhode Island1968False statement in connection with a Federal Housing Administration loan; 18 U.S.C.   § 1010 .
Carl Harry HachmeisterD. Utah1985 Conspiracy (to commit wire and mail fraud); 18 U.S.C.   § 371 .
William Marcus McDonaldU.S. Air Force general court-martial1984Distribution of cocaine, possession of cocaine with intent to distribute, use of cocaine, possession of cocaine, use of marijuana; Article 134, U.C.M.J.
Robert Michael MilroyE. D. Va.1975Importation of heroin; 21 U.S.C. §§ 960(a)(1) , 952(a) , and 843(b) .
Jerry Lynn MoldenhauerD. Col.1994Knowingly selling migratory bird parts in violation of Migratory Bird Treaty Act; 16 U.S.C. §§ 703 and 707(b) .
Thomas Donald MoldenhauerD. Col.1994Knowingly selling migratory bird parts in violation of Migratory Bird Treaty Act; 16 U.S.C. §§ 703 and 707(b) .
Richard James Putney, aka Richard James Putney, Jr.N. D. W. Va.1996Aiding and abetting the escape of a prisoner; 18 U.S.C. §§ 752(a) and 2 .
Timothy Alfred ThoneD. Minn.1987Making a false statement to the Department of Housing and Urban Development to obtain a mortgage loan; 18 U.S.C.   § 1010 .
Lonnie Edward Two Eagle, Sr.D. S. Dak.1976Simple assault committed on an Indian reservation (misdemeanor); 18 U.S.C. §§ 1153 and 113(e) , now 18 U.S.C. § 113(a)(5) , as re-numbered and amended.

November 24, 2008

NameDistrictSentencedOffense
Leslie Owen CollierE. D. Mo.1996Unauthorized use of a registered pesticide, 7 U.S.C. §§ 136(j)(a)(2)(F) and 136(l)(b) ; violation of the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act, 16 U.S.C.   § 668(a) . [17] [18]
Milton Kirk CordesD. So. Dak.1998 Conspiracy to violate the Lacey Act; 18 U.S.C. § 371 , 16 U.S.C. §§ 3372(a)(2)(A) , 3373(d)(1)(B) . [17]
Richard Micheal CulpepperC. D. Ill.1988False statements to the United States; 18 U.S.C.   § 287 . [17]
  1. William Charles Davis (1983 income tax evasion) [10]
Brenda Jean Dolenz-HelmerN. D. Tex1998 Misprision of a felony; 18 U.S.C.   § 4 . [17]
Andrew Foster HarleyU.S. Air Force general court-martial1985Wrongful use and distribution of marijuana and cocaine; Article 112a, Uniform Code of Military Justice. [17]
Obie Gene HeltonE. D. Tenn.1983Unauthorized acquisition of food stamps; 7 U.S.C. § 2024(b) , 18 U.S.C.   § 2 . [17]
Carey C. Hice, Sr.D. So. Car.1996 Income tax evasion; 26 U.S.C.   § 7201 and 18 U.S.C.   § 2 . [17]
Geneva Yvonne HoggD. So. Car.1980Bank embezzlement; 18 U.S.C.   § 657 . [17]
William Hoyle McCright, Jr.W. D. Tex.1986Making false entries, books, reports or statements of bank; 18 U.S.C.   § 1005 . [17]
Paul Julian McCurdyE. D. Okla.1988Misapplication of bank funds by a bank officer; 18 U.S.C.   § 656 . [17]
Robert Earl Mohon, Jr.N. D. Ala.1987 Conspiracy to distribute marijuana; 21 U.S.C. §§ 841 and 846 . [17]
Ronald Alan MohrhoffC. D. Calif.1984Unlawful use of a telephone in furtherance of a narcotics felony, 21 U.S.C. § 843(b) ; possession of cocaine, 21 U.S.C.   § 844(a) . [17]
Daniel Figh Pue, IIIS. D. Tex.1996Illegal treatment, storage, and disposal of a hazardous waste without a permit, 42 U.S.C. § 6928(d)(2)(A) ; illegal transportation of a hazardous waste to an unpermitted facility for storage or disposal, 42 U.S.C.   § 6928(d)(1) . [17]
Orion Lynn VickD. Ariz.1975Aiding and abetting the theft of government property; 18 U.S.C. §§ 641 and 2 . [17]

January 1, 2009

NameDistrictSentencedOffense
William Thomas Alvis, IIIN. D. W. Va.1990Possession of an unregistered firearm, 26 U.S.C. § 5861 ; distribution of cocaine, 21 U.S.C.   § 841(a)(1) . [19]
John Allen AregoodS. D. Tex.1996 Conspiracy to harbor and transport illegal aliens; 18 U.S.C. § 371 , 8 U.S.C. § 1324|a|1|A(ii)(iii). [19]
Eric Charles BlankeS. D. Calif.1995Making impressions of obligations of the United States; 18 U.S.C.   § 474 . [19]
Steven Doyle CavenderN. D. Ala.1973Conspiring to import, possess, distribute and dispense marijuana; importing and causing to be imported marijuana; possessing marijuana with intent to distribute; 18 U.S.C. § 371 , 21 U.S.C. §§ 841(a)(1) , 952(a) . [19]
Marie Elena EppensD. Neb.1992 Conspiracy to distribute and to possess with intent to distribute marijuana; 18 U.S.C.   § 846 . [19]
Lydia Lee FergusonD. Ariz.1990Aiding and abetting possession of stolen mail; 18 U.S.C. §§ 1708 and 2 . [19]
Eduviges Duvi Gonzalez-MatsumuraC. D. Calif.1993Aiding and abetting embezzlement of bank funds; 18 U.S.C. §§ 656 and 2 . [19]
George Clarence Greene, Jr.N. D. Ga.1985 Mail fraud; 18 U.S.C. §§ 1341 and 2 . [19]
James Won Hee KangN. D. Ill.1985Trafficking in counterfeit goods; 18 U.S.C.   § 2320 . [19]
Alan Stephen MaissE. D. La.1995 Misprision of a felony; 18 U.S.C.   § 4 . [19]
Richard Harold MillerN. D. Fla.1993 Conspiracy to defraud the United States; 18 U.S.C.   § 371 . [19]
Delano Abraham NixonD. Kan.1962Forging the endorsement on a U.S. Treasury check; 18 U.S.C.   § 495 . [19]
John H. OverholtD. So. Dak.1998Concealment of information affecting Social Security benefits; 42 U.S.C.   § 408(a)(4) . [19]
Morris Keith ParkerD. So. Car.1991 Misprision of a felony; 18 U.S.C.   § 4 . [19]
Robert Truman Reece1. & 2. U.S. Navy summary courts-martial
3. U.S. Navy summary court-martial
1949
1950
1. & 2. Unauthorized absence.
3. Unauthorized absence; missing ship's movement. [19]
Donald Edward RoesslerS. D. Ohio1971 Embezzlement of mail matter by a postal employee; 18 U.S.C.   § 1709 . [19]
Charles Thompson Winters S. D. Fla.1949 Conspiracy to illegally export, and illegal exportation, of a military aircraft to a foreign country; 18 U.S.C. §§ 88 (1946 ed.) and 371, 22 U.S.C. § 452 , and Presidential Proclamation 2776 (dated March 26, 1948).
Issac Robert Toussie False statements to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, mail fraud; revoked one day later) [irt 1] [19] [20]
David Lane WoolseyD. Utah1992 Archaeological Resources Protection Act violation; 16 U.S.C.   § 470ee(a) and 18 U.S.C.   § 2 .
  1. Issac Robert Toussie (False statements to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, mail fraud) George W. Bush revoked his pardon after discovering Issac Robert Toussie's father donated US$28,500 to the Republican Party in April.

Commutations issued by George W. Bush

2016 video of Phillip Emmert discussing his 2006 commutation
  1. Bobby Mac Berry, May 20, 2004 (Conspiracy to manufacture and possess with intent to manufacture marijuana, money laundering) [21]
  2. Geraldine Gordon, May 20, 2004 (Conspiracy to distribute phencyclidine, distribution of phencyclidine) [21]
  3. Phillip Anthony Emmert, December 21, 2006 (Conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine) [21]
  4. Lewis Libby, July 2, 2007 in connect to the Valerie Plame affair (one count of obstruction of justice; two counts of perjury; and one count of making false statements to federal investigators)
  5. Michael Dwayne Short, December 10, 2007 (Aiding and abetting the distribution of cocaine base) [21]
  6. Patricia Beckford, March 24, 2008 (Conspiracy and attempt to distribute in excess of 50 grams of crack cocaine) [21]
  7. John Forté, November 24, 2008 (possession with intent to distribute cocaine and conspiracy to distribute) [22]
  8. James Russell Harris, November 24, 2008 (convicted in 1993 of cocaine conspiracy, money laundering and bribery) [23]
  9. Reed Raymond Prior of Des Moines, Iowa, December 23, 2008 (possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute) [19]
  10. Ignacio Ramos, January 19, 2009 (2006 Shooting and wounding admitted and later convicted drug smuggler Osvaldo Aldrete Dávila and trying to cover up the incident) [24]
  11. Jose Compean, January 19, 2009 (2006 Shooting and wounding admitted and later convicted drug smuggler Osvaldo Aldrete Dávila and trying to cover up the incident) [24]

Commutation issued by George W. Bush as Governor of Texas

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