Michael Ray Harris

Granted

May 28, 2025

Convicted of

Cocaine distribution conspiracy

Sentence

235 mo (commuted in 2021) + $80K fine

Source

justice.gov ↗

Notability

Co-founder of Death Row Records (known as "Harry-O"); convicted in 1990 of conspiracy to possess and distribute cocaine and related counts; sentenced to 235 months + $80K fine

Why / who lobbied

Trump commuted his sentence in his first term (to expire January 19, 2021, per the DOJ record); the 2025 grant is a full pardon.