Barack Obama hits 1,000 mark for commutations granted during his presidency

US President Barack Obama has shortened sentences for 79 more people and has surpassed the 1,000 mark for commutations granted during his presidency.

font-size: 10pt;">The White House said, that President Obama has commuted more sentences than the past 11 presidents combined.Most of those who have received clemency are non-violent drug offenders, though many were also convicted of firearms violations related to drug crimes.