Biden grants clemency to 2 Georgians imprisoned for non-violent drug offenses

President Joe Biden granted clemency Friday to two Georgians incarcerated on cocaine charges, part of a group of 11 Biden said are serving “unduly long” sentences for non-violent drug offenses.

The two Georgians to be released early are Anthony Ewing of Union City and Darryl Allen Winkfield of Augusta.

Ewing was convicted of conspiracy to distribute cocaine and crack cocaine and sentenced to 20 years in prison.

Winkfield was convicted of possession of cocaine and crack cocaine with intent to distribute and three counts of distributing cocaine hydrochloride – a local anesthetic – and sentenced to a life term.

Biden commuted both sentences to expire on April, 20, 2024.

“I have exercised my clemency power more than any recent predecessor has at this point in their presidency,” Biden said. “And while today’s announcement marks important progress, my administration will continue to review clemency petitions and deliver reforms that advance equal justice, address racial disparities, strengthen public safety, and enhance the well-being of all Americans.”

This story was originally published December 22, 2023 at 12:25 PM with the headline "Biden grants clemency to 2 Georgians imprisoned for non-violent drug offenses."