Jan 15, 2026
- Net worth
- Unknown
- Crimes
- drug trafficking, weapons, conspiracy
- Convicted of
- Conspiracy and aiding and abetting; possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and amphetamine; convicted felon in possession of firearms
- Original sentence
- 480 months' imprisonment; five years' supervised release (June 9, 2000)
- Time served
- ~25 years before commutation
Background
Jimmy Ray Barnett was convicted in the Northern District of Texas on drug and firearms charges in 2000.
The Case
Barnett was sentenced to 40 years (480 months) in federal prison in June 2000 for a range of offenses, including conspiracy and aiding and abetting the possession and distribution of methamphetamine and amphetamine. He was also convicted of being a felon in possession of firearms. His lengthy sentence reflected the aggressive prosecution of methamphetamine distribution rings in the late 1990s and early 2000s, often combined with firearms enhancements that significantly increased prison time. Barnett had served approximately 25 years of his sentence before receiving clemency.
The Pardon
On January 15, 2026, President Trump granted Barnett a commutation of sentence.