WASHINGTON, D.C. - An Oklahoma man was one of 102 individuals who had their prison sentence commuted by President Barack Obama Thursday.
Chip J.W. Teague of Sallisaw is serving a 495-month sentence followed by five years of supervised release. He would have been released in 2041.
Teague was sentenced on May 25, 2000 for possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine; possession of firearm moved in interstate commerce (three counts); possession of firearm during drug trafficking crime (two counts); possess with intent to distribute methamphetamine; manufacture methamphetamine (two counts); maintain place for manufacture of methamphetamine.
Teague's sentence will expire Oct. 6, 2018, after which he must enroll in residential drug treatment.
LIST: All 102 individuals granted a commutation of prison sentence
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