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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Graig Graziosi

Family of drug dealer pardoned by Biden after two decades devastated as he’s forced to return to prison after ‘clerical error’

The Federal Bureau of Prisons released a Houston man after he received clemency from former President Joe Biden, but rescinded his freedom two weeks later, citing a “clerical error - (Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

A Houston man who spent more than 20 years in prison on drug-related charges was released after receiving clemency from former President Joe Biden – but has now been put back behind bars over a "clerical error."

Ronald Lymuel was convicted in 2005 for possession with the intent to distribute cocaine. He spent 20 years in prison, and was granted clemency during Biden's final days in office. The clemency order was part of a broad order addressing the prison sentences of individuals who were incarcerated on non-violent drug charges.

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