Obama Tightens Gun Laws on Citizens, Loosens Sentences for Criminals

By Beth Baumann

On Thursday, President Obama commuted the sentences of another 102 prisoners, bringing the total number of commuted sentences to 744 during the Obama Presidency.

“Today, President Obama granted commutations to another 102 individuals who have demonstrated that they are deserving of a second chance at freedom,” a White House press release states.

“With today’s grants, the President has commuted 774 sentences, more than the previous 11 presidents combined. With a total of 590 commutations this year, President Obama has now commuted the sentences of more individuals in one year than in any other single year in our nation’s history.”

Of the 102 commuted prisoners, 11 had firearm-related crimes.

Shawn Leo Barth of Bismark, North Dakota was sentenced to life in prison plus 60 years for the following convictions:

• Conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine
• Possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute methamphetamine
• Distribution of a controlled substance methamphetamine; possession with intent to distribute a controlled substance marijuana
• Possession of a firearm in furtherance of a drug trafficking crime
• Felon in possession of a firearm/ammunition

Barth’s commuted sentence is now 322 months (26 years and 8 months) in prison.

Lancell Maurice Harris of Little Rock, Arkansas was sentenced to 421 months (35 years) in prison for the …Read the Rest

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