Emory Clash Jones

Granted

Sep 8, 2026

Convicted of

Cocaine distribution conspiracy

Sentence

151 mo (as amended)

Source

justice.gov ↗

Notability

Longtime associate of Jay-Z and later a Roc Nation executive; co-founder of the Paper Planes clothing brand; convicted of conspiracy to distribute cocaine hydrochloride and cocaine base; sentenced to 151 months (as amended)

Why / who lobbied

Announced by White House pardon czar Alice Marie Johnson with the September 2026 clemency batch. Jay-Z had written to a judge seeking a reduction of his sentence; he was released in 2010.

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