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2. memo
from David Stephenson to F. Fielding re: G. Dozier (1p)
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THE WHITE HOUSE
ISC4 JSN 22 = 022
WASHINGTON
June 22, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
FRED F. FIELDING
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Executive Clemency
In accordance with your decision as noted on the memorandum at
Tab A, attached for your review and signature at Tab B is a
warrant to effect Executive Clemency in the form of commutation
of sentence for Gilbert L. Dozier.
Executive Grant of Clemency
TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS SHALL COME, GREETING:
WHEREAS Gilbert L. Dozier was convicted in the United
States District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana on four
counts of a five-count indictment (Doc. No. 80-2-B) charging viola-
tion of Sections 2, 1951, 1961, 1962(c) and 1963, Title 18, United
States Code, and La. Stat. Ann. $14:118, and on November seventh,
1980, was sentenced to ten years' imprisonment and ordered to pay a
fine of twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) on counts one and two,
was placed on five years' probation, to commence upon his release
from prison, on count three, and received a suspended sentence on
count five; and
WHEREAS the said Gilbert L. Dozier violated the conditions
of the aforesaid probation and the court on June twenty-fourth, 1982,
revoked the probation previously ordered and imposed a term of from
eighteen months to eight years' imprisonment on count three, to be
served consecutively to the aforesaid ten-year prison sentence, and
also imposed on count five a suspended ten-year prison sentence with
a five-year probation term to commence upon his release from impri-
sonment; and
WHEREAS the said Gilbert L. Dozier presently is assigned to
the Federal Correctional Institution, Fort Worth, Texas, has paid the
fine, and will not become eligible for parole consideration until
April fifteenth, 1987, after the service of a minimum of fifty-eight
months' imprisonment; and
WHEREAS it does not appear that the ends of justice require
that the aforesaid sentence be served in its entirety nor that the
said Gilbert L. Dozier serve the minimum sentence of fifty-eight
months' imprisonment before becoming eligible for parole considera-
tion:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT KNOWN, that I, Ronald Reagan,
President of the United States of America, in consideration of the
premises, divers other good and sufficient reasons me thereunto
moving, do hereby commute the aforesaid aggregate eighteen-year
prison sentence imposed on the said Gilbert L. Dozier on counts
one, two and three to six years' imprisonment, and void, nullify
and terminate the suspended ten-year prison sentence and five
years' probation imposed on count five.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF I have signed my name and caused the
seal of the Department of Justice to be affixed.
DONE at the City of Washington this
22nd day of June
in the year of Our Lord One Thousand
Nine Hundred and Eighty-four and of
the Independence of the United States
the Two Hundred and Eighth.
Ronald Margon
Ronald Reagan
President
1004 JUN 14 Fill 15
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
June 12, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR THE PRESIDENT
FROM:
FRED F. FIELDING
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Gilbert L. Dozier - Petition for Executive
Clemency
The Department of Justice has recommended that the sentence of
Gilbert L. Dozier be commuted to 6 years' imprisonment. Dozier
is currently serving a sentence of 18 years' imprisonment,
followed by 5 years' probation.
The offense for which clemency is sought occurred between 1975
and 1979 when petitioner was in his early forties and
Commissioner of Agriculture of the State of Louisiana.
Immediately after taking office in May 1976, Dozier began to
solicit political contributions to satisfy previous campaign
debts and to amass a campaign fund for a future gubernatorial
bid. He instead unsuccessfully sought reelection as Commissioner
of Agriculture in 1979 and left office in March 1980. Petitioner
was charged with conducting the affairs of the Louisiana
Department of Agriculture through a pattern of racketeering
activities. More specifically, he was alleged to have solicited
approximately $315,000 from individuals and businesses that were,
or might have been, affected by actions of the Louisiana
Department of Agriculture. Only $10,000 of the total amount
solicited was received, and petitioner believed that he had
conducted his political solicitations in a legally acceptable
fashion. He made no attempt to conceal his fundraising efforts,
did not employ threats or physical violence to accomplish his
purpose and apparently was sincerely remorseful that some of his
victims may have been placed in fear by his overzealous and
aggressive solicitations. Petitioner was fined $25,000 and
sentenced to a 10-year prison term followed by a 5-year period of
probation.
2
A troublesome aspect of this case is a subsequent determination
by the Court that the petitioner violated the terms of his
probation by committing four separate criminal acts; namely --
conspiracy to obstruct justice and commit mail fraud; obstruction
of justice; mail fraud; and conspiracy to commit burglary and
attempted burglary. While on appeal bond in late 1981, peti-
tioner, through an intermediary, attempted to influence a female
member of the trial jury. Petitioner paid about $10,000 to the
intermediary to persuade the juror to write the trial judge a
letter containing false information alleging jury misconduct.
After mailing the requested letter to the court, the juror
subsequently was encouraged to lie under oath at the request of
the petitioner. For this subsequent violation the court imposed
a prison term of from 18 months to 8 years' imprisonment, to be
served consecutively to the 10-year prison term previously
imposed. Petitioner commenced service of his prison sentence on
June 24, 1982 and will not become eligible for release or parole
until April 15, 1987.
The Justice Department believes that the original 10-year
sentence, as well as the 18 month to 8 year term, are unduly
disparate when compared to other cases involving official mis-
conduct. Petitioner has cooperated with the Government, and, in
the opinion of the Department of Justice, has been "substantially
punished by his incarceration to date and the payment of a heavy
fine, and that no appreciable rehabilitative, and only a minimal
deterrent, effect is to be achieved by requiring him to complete
a 58-month to 18-year prison sentence." Accordingly, the Depart-
ment of Justice recommends that you commute the aggregate
sentence of 18 years' imprisonment, followed by 5 years'
probation, to a total of 6 years' imprisonment. The Justice
Department believes that this action would alleviate the exces-
siveness of the original sentence, set a release date in
conformity with existing parole guidelines, and preserve the
intent of the sentencing court that petitioner serve substantial
prison time for his post-conviction offenses. The proposed
action would render petitioner eligible for parole consideration
after the service of 24 rather than 53 months' imprisonment. If
commuted, the sentence would still provide for a period of
supervision in the community.
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WAEHINGTON
July 25, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR FRED F. FIELDING
RICHARD A. HAUSER
FROM:
JOHN G. ROBERTS &R
SUBJECT:
Dozier Correspondence
As you know, we have received about sixty letters from
Louisiana citizens, complaining about the commutation of
Gilbert Dozier's sentence for extortion, bribery, and
obstruction of justice. I have prepared the attached draft
generic reply, based on press guidance provided by the
Department of Justice and my review of the advice memorandum
from the Acting Pardon Attorney. I recommend that you
forward the draft to the Deputy Attorney General, for
whatever additional Justice review she considers appropriate.
A memorandum for this purpose is attached.
Attachment
THE WHITE HOUSE
MASHINGTON
July 25, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR CAROL E. DINKINS
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FROM:
FRED F. FIELDING Orig. signed by FFF
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Dozier Correspondence
The President has received about sixty letters (so far)
complaining about the decision to commute the sentence of
Gilbert L. Dozier. Attached for your review is a proposed
response to those letters for my signature, largely based on
Department of Justice press guidance.
Many thanks.
Attachment
FFF: JGR:aea 7/25/84
CC: FFFieldng/JGRoberts/Subj/Chron
THE WHITE HOUSE
WAEHINGTON
July 25, 1984
MEMORANDUM FOR CAROL E. DINKINS
DEPUTY ATTORNEY GENERAL
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE
FROM:
FRED F. FIELDING
COUNSEL TO THE PRESIDENT
SUBJECT:
Dozier Correspondence
The President has received about sixty letters (so far)
complaining about the decision to commute the sentence of
Gilbert L. Dozier. Attached for your review is a proposed
response to those letters for my signature, largely based or
Department of Justice press guidance.
Many thanks.
Attachment
FFF: JGR:aea 7/25/84
CC: FFFieldng/JGRoberts/Subj/Chron
Dear
:
Thank you for your recent letter tc the President concerning
the decision to commute the sentence of Gilbert L. Dozier to
six years imprisonment. In light of your expressed concerns
about that decision, you may be interested in more
information about the facts of the case and the procedures
that were followed.
Gilbert =. Dozier was convicted in the United States
Destrict Court for the Middle District of Louisiana in 1980
for Viclations of Federal law involving extortion and
hribery, Dozier was convicted of soliciting money from
individuals and businesses that were, or might have been,
affected by actions of the Louisiana Department of
Agriculture while he was Commissioner of Agriculture.
Dorfer was also found to have committed additional criminal
BOTS 11. 1982, including obstruction of justice, and IC have
thereby violated the conditions of È court ordered
probationary term. On June 24, 1982, he commenced service
of an aggrecate servence of from 58 nonths to 18 years
inprischment, followed by five years probation, and was
fined $25, 000.
If January 1983, Donier filed an application for Executive
cleanery with the Office of the Pardon Attorney in the
Department of Justice. In accordance with standard
procédures, the Office of the Pardon Attorney, headed and
staffed by experienced career attorneys, obtained and
evaluated pertinent information, reports, and advice
concerning Dozier's application. The office recommended
that Dozier's sentence be reduced, and on March 20, 1984,
the Department of Justice advised the President to modify
the sentence of imprisonment and probation to six years
imprisonment.
The Department of Justice recommendation was based or the
disparity between Dozier's original sentence and sentences
imposed in similar circumstances on like offenders for
similar offenses. The disparity became evident through an
evaluation of relevant data compiled by the Administrative
Office of United States Courts or. sentences imposed in
Federal courts. Not only was Dozier's sentence
comparatively long, but the convictions for extortion that
made up the pertinent statistics generally involved behavior
even more severe than the acts of extortion committed by
Dozier. Generally, they included offenders with serious
prior criminal records whose offenses involved violence.
Sentencing statistics pertaining to defendants convicted of
bribery suggest an even greater disparity of sentence. In
addition, sentences imposed in comparable cases in recent
years upon E number of public officials in the Federal
DRAFT
DRAHI
criminal pustace syster WEIE reviewed, and this review again
demonstrated the disparity of Dozier's sentence.
The recommendation of the Department of Justice was also
based or. Dozier's cooperation with law enforcement
authorities after his conviction. This cooperation was
described by the Department as ranging from "valuable" to
"of major siönificance. Also taken into account were the
cuidelines of the United States Parole Commission, the
length of incerceration to date, the fact that Dozier paid
his fine, and the minimal additional deterrent effect to be
achieved by completion of the original sentence.
The President accepted the advice of the Department of
Justice and or June 22, 1984 reduced Dozier's sentence to
six years. While the recommended sentence of six years
imprisonment will permit Dozier to become eligible for
parole consideration after two years imprisonment, any
actual release date will be determined by the United States
Parole Commission in its discretion and in accordance with
its applicable cuidelines. Unless the Parole Commission
releases hin sooner, Dozier will remain incarcerated until
the expiration of his six-year sentence, subject tc
statutory release procedures applicable tc all Federal
presoners.
It is important to recognize that the President has not
perdoned Dozier for the very serious criminal conduct that
resulted in his conviction and incarceration. The reduction
of sentence, approved for the reasons outlined above, in nc
way minimizes the serioushess of the crimes committed by
Dozier.
We appreciate your taking the time to share your views or
this matter with US. ] hope the foregoing responds to your
concerns.
Sincerely,
Fred F. Fielding
Counsel to the President
DRAFT
Dear
:
Thank you for your recent letter to the President concerning
the decision to commute the sentence of Gilbert L. Dozier to
six years imprisonment. In light of your expressed concerns
about that decision, you may be interested in more
information about the facts of the case and the procedures
that were followed.
Gilbert L. Dozier was convicted in the United States
District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana in 1980
for violations of Federal law involving extortion and
bribery. Dozier was convicted of soliciting money from
individuals and businesses that were, or might have been,
affected by actions of the Louisiana Department of
Agriculture while he was Commissioner of Agriculture.
In 1982 Dozier was also found to have committed additional
criminal acts, including obstruction of justice, and to have
thereby violated the conditions of a court ordered
probationary term. On June 24, 1982, he commenced service
of an aggregate sentence of from 58 months to 18 years
imprisonment, followed by five years probation, and was
fined $25,000.
In January 1983, Dozier filed an application for Executive
clemency with the Office of the Pardon Attorney in the
Department of Justice. In accordance with standard
procedures, the Office of the Pardon Attorney, headed and
staffed by experienced career attorneys, obtained and
evaluated pertinent information, reports, and advice
concerning Dozier's application. The office recommended
that Dozier's sentence be reduced, and on March 20, 1984,
the Department of Justice advised the President to modify
the sentence of imprisonment and probation to six years
imprisonment.
The Department of Justice recommendation was based on the
disparity between Dozier's original sentence and sentences
imposed in similar circumstances on like offenders for
similar offenses. The disparity became evident through an
evaluation of relevant data compiled by the Administrative
Office of United States Courts on sentences imposed in
Federal courts. Not only was Dozier's sentence comparatively
long, but the convictions for racketeering and extortion
that made up the pertinent statistics generally involved
behavior even more severe than the acts of extortion com-
mitted by Dozier. Generally, they included offenders with
serious prior criminal records whose offenses involved
violence. Sentencing statistics pertaining to defendants
convicted of bribery suggest an even greater disparity of
sentence. In addition, sentences imposed in comparable
cases in recent years upon a number of public officials in
in the Federal criminal justice system were reviewed, and
this review again demonstrated the disparity of Dozier's
sentence.
The recommendation of the Department of Justice was also
based on Dozier's cooperation with law enforcement author-
ities after his conviction. Such cooperation provided with
respect to ongoing law enforcement efforts is, as I am
certain you will understand, a very important consideration
in matters of this kind. Also taken into account were the
guidelines of the United States Parole Commission, the
length of incarceration to date, the fact that Dozier paid
his fine, and the minimal additional deterrent effect to be
achieved by completion of the original sentence.
The President accepted the advice of the Department of
Justice and on June 22, 1984 reduced Dozier's sentence to
six years. While the recommended sentence of six years
imprisonment will permit Dozier to become eligible for
parole consideration after two years imprisonment, any
actual release date will be determined by the United States
Parole Commission in its discretion and in accordance with
its applicable guidelines. Unless the Parole Commission
releases him sooner, Dozier will remain incarcerated until
the expiration of his six-year sentence, subject to
statutory release procedures (including good time)
applicable to all Federal prisoners.
It is important to recognize that the President has not
pardoned Dozier for the very serious criminal conduct that
resulted in his conviction and incarceration. The reduction
of sentence, approved for the reasons outlined above, in no
way minimizes the seriousness of the crimes committed by
Dozier.
We appreciate your taking the time to share your views on
this matter with us. I hope the foregoing responds to your
concerns.
Sincerely,
Fred F. Fielding
Counsel to the President
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 29, 1984
Dear Mrs. Johnson:
Thank you for your recent letter to Assistant to the
President and Chief of Staff James A. Baker, III concerning
the decision to commute the sentence of Gilbert L. Dozier to
six years imprisonment. In light of your expressed concerns
about that decision, you may be interested in more information
about the facts of the case and the procedures that were
followed.
Gilbert L. Dozier was convicted in the United States District
Court for the Middle District of Louisiana in 1980 for
violations of Federal law involving extortion and bribery.
Dozier was convicted of soliciting money from individuals
and businesses that were, or might have been, affected by
actions of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture while he
was Commissioner of Agriculture. In 1982 Dozier was also
found to have committed additional criminal acts, including
obstruction of justice, and to have thereby violated the
conditions of a court ordered probationary term. On June
24, 1982, he commenced service of an aggregate sentence of
from 58 months to 18 years imprisonment, followed by five
years probation, and was fined $25,000.
In January 1983, Dozier filed an application for Executive
clemency with the Office of the Pardon Attorney in the
Department of Justice. In accordance with standard proce-
dures, the Office of the Pardon Attorney, headed and staffed
by experienced career attorneys, obtained and evaluated
pertinent information, reports, and advice concerning
Dozier's application. The office recommended that Dozier's
sentence be reduced, and on March 20, 1984, the Department
of Justice advised the President to modify the sentence of
imprisonment and probation to six years imprisonment.
The Department of Justice recommendation was based on the
disparity between Dozier's original sentence and sentences
imposed in similar circumstances on like offenders for
- 2 -
similar offenses. The disparity became evident through an
evaluation of relevant data compiled by the Administrative
Office of United States Courts on sentences imposed in
Federal courts. Not only was Dozier's sentence comparatively
long, but the convictions for racketeering and extortion
that made up the pertinent statistics generally involved
behavior even more severe than the acts of extortion com-
mitted by Dozier. Generally, they included offenders with
serious prior criminal records whose offenses involved
violence. Sentencing statistics pertaining to defendants
convicted of bribery suggest an even greater disparity of
sentence. In addition, sentences imposed in comparable
cases in recent years upon a number of public officials in
in the Federal criminal justice system were reviewed, and
this review again demonstrated the disparity of Dozier's
sentence.
The recommendation of the Department of Justice was also
based on Dozier's cooperation with law enforcement author-
ities after his conviction. Such cooperation provided with
respect to ongoing law enforcement efforts is, as I am
certain you will understand, a very important consideration
in matters of this kind. Also taken into account were the
guidelines of the United States Parole Commission, the
length of incarceration to date, the fact that Dozier paid
his fine, and the minimal additional deterrent effect to be
achieved by completion of the original sentence.
The President accepted the advice of the Department of
Justice and on June 22, 1984 reduced Dozier's sentence to
six years. While the recommended sentence of six years
imprisonment will permit Dozier to become eligible for
parole consideration after two years imprisonment, any
actual release date will be determined by the United States
Parole Commission in its discretion and in accordance with
its applicable guidelines. Unless the Parole Commission
releases him sooner, Dozier will remain incarcerated until
the expiration of his six-year sentence, subject to
statutory release procedures (including good time)
applicable to all Federal prisoners.
It is important to recognize that the President has not
pardoned Dozier for the very serious criminal conduct that
resulted in his conviction and incarceration. The reduction
of sentence, approved for the reasons outlined above, in no
way minimizes the seriousness of the crimes committed by
Dozier.
- 3 -
We appreciate your taking the time to share your views on
this matter with us. I hope the foregoing responds to your
concerns.
Sincerely,
Original signed by RAH
Richard A. Hauser
Deputy Counsel to the President
Mrs. Charles A. Johnson
906 Cole Avenue
Monroe, LA 71203
RAH: JGR; 8/29/84
CC: RAHauser/JGRoberts/SUbj/Chron
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 29, 1984
Dear Mr. Mathews:
Thank you for your recent letter to Assistant to the
President and Chief of Staff James A. Baker, III concerning
the decision to commute the sentence of Gilbert L. Dozier to
six years imprisonment. In light of your expressed concerns
about that decision, you may be interested in more information
about the facts of the case and the procedures that were
followed.
Gilbert L. Dozier was convicted in the United States District
Court for the Middle District of Louisiana in 1980 for
violations of Federal law involving extortion and bribery.
Dozier was convicted of soliciting money from individuals
and businesses that were, or might have been, affected by
actions of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture while he
was Commissioner of Agriculture. In 1982 Dozier was also
found to have committed additional criminal acts, including
obstruction of justice, and to have thereby violated the
conditions of a court ordered probationary term. On June
24, 1982, he commenced service of an aggregate sentence of
from 58 months to 18 years imprisonment, followed by five
years probation, and was fined $25,000.
In January 1983, Dozier filed an application for Executive
clemency with the Office of the Pardon Attorney in the
Department of Justice. In accordance with standard proce-
dures, the Office of the Pardon Attorney, headed and staffed
by experienced career attorneys, obtained and evaluated
pertinent information, reports, and advice concerning
Dozier's application. The office recommended that Dozier's
sentence be reduced, and on March 20, 1984, the Department
of Justice advised the President to modify the sentence of
imprisonment and probation to six years imprisonment.
The Department of Justice recommendation was based on the
disparity between Dozier's original sentence and sentences
imposed in similar circumstances on like offenders for
- 2 -
similar offenses. The disparity became evident through an
evaluation of relevant data compiled by the Administrative
Office of United States Courts on sentences imposed in
Federal courts. Not only was Dozier's sentence comparatively
long, but the convictions for racketeering and extortion
that made up the pertinent statistics generally involved
behavior even more severe than the acts of extortion com-
mitted by Dozier. Generally, they included offenders with
serious prior criminal records whose offenses involved
violence. Sentencing statistics pertaining to defendants
convicted of bribery suggest an even greater disparity of
sentence. In addition, sentences imposed in comparable
cases in recent years upon a number of public officials in
in the Federal criminal justice system were reviewed, and
this review again demonstrated the disparity of Dozier's
sentence.
The recommendation of the Department of Justice was also
based on Dozier's cooperation with law enforcement author-
ities after his conviction. Such cooperation provided with
respect to ongoing law enforcement efforts is, as I am
certain you will understand, a very important consideration
in matters of this kind. Also taken into account were the
guidelines of the United States Parole Commission, the
length of incarceration to date, the fact that Dozier paid
his fine, and the minimal additional deterrent effect to be
achieved by completion of the original sentence.
The President accepted the advice of the Department of
Justice and on June 22, 1984 reduced Dozier's sentence to
six years. While the recommended sentence of six years
imprisonment will permit Dozier to become eligible for
parole consideration after two years imprisonment, any
actual release date will be determined by the United States
Parole Commission in its discretion and in accordance with
its applicable guidelines. Unless the Parole Commission
releases him sooner, Dozier will remain incarcerated until
the expiration of his six-year sentence, subject to
statutory release procedures (including good time)
applicable to all Federal prisoners.
It is important to recognize that the President has not
pardoned Dozier for the very serious criminal conduct that
resulted in his conviction and incarceration. The reduction
of sentence, approved for the reasons outlined above, in no
way minimizes the seriousness of the crimes committed by
Dozier.
- 3 -
We appreciate your taking the time to share your views on
this matter with us. I hope the foregoing responds to your
concerns.
Sincerely,
Original signed by RAH
Richard A. Hauser
Deputy Counsel to the President
Mr. George Mathews
P.O. Box 3177
Baton Rouge, LA 70821
RAH: JGR:aea 8/29/84
CC: RAHauser/JGRoberts/Subj/Chron
THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 29, 1984
Dear Mr. Westphal:
Thank you for your recent letter to the President concerning
the decision to commute the sentence of Gilbert L. Dozier to
six years imprisonment. In light of your expressed concerns
about that decision, you may be interested in more information
about the facts of the case and the procedures that were
followed.
Gilbert L. Dozier was convicted in the United States District
Court for the Middle District of Louisiana in 1980 for
violations of Federal law involving extortion and bribery.
Dozier was convicted of soliciting money from individuals
and businesses that were, or might have been, affected by
actions of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture while he
was Commissioner of Agriculture. In 1982 Dozier was also
found to have committed additional criminal acts, including
obstruction of justice, and to have thereby violated the
conditions of a court ordered probationary term. On June
24, 1982, he commenced service of an aggregate sentence of
from 58 months to 18 years imprisonment, followed by five
years probation, and was fined $25,000.
In January 1983, Dozier filed an application for Executive
clemency with the Office of the Pardon Attorney in the
Department of Justice. In accordance with standard proce-
dures, the Office of the Pardon Attorney, headed and staffed
by experienced career attorneys, obtained and evaluated
pertinent information, reports, and advice concerning
Dozier's application. The office recommended that Dozier's
sentence be reduced, and on March 20, 1984, the Department
of Justice advised the President to modify the sentence of
imprisonment and probation to six years imprisonment.
The Department of Justice recommendation was based on the
disparity between Dozier's original sentence and sentences
imposed in similar circumstances on like offenders for
- 2 -
similar offenses. The disparity became evident through an
evaluation of relevant data compiled by the Administrative
Office of United States Courts on sentences imposed in
Federal courts. Not only was Dozier's sentence comparatively
long, but the convictions for racketeering and extortion
that made up the pertinent statistics generally involved
behavior even more severe than the acts of extortion com-
mitted by Dozier. Generally, they included offenders with
serious prior criminal records whose offenses involved
violence. Sentencing statistics pertaining to defendants
convicted of bribery suggest an even greater disparity of
sentence. In addition, sentences imposed in comparable
cases in recent years upon a number of public officials in
in the Federal criminal justice system were reviewed, and
this review again demonstrated the disparity of Dozier's
sentence.
The recommendation of the Department of Justice was also
based on Dozier's cooperation with law enforcement author-
ities after his conviction. Such cooperation provided with
respect to ongoing law enforcement efforts is, as I am
certain you will understand, a very important consideration
in matters of this kind. Also taken into account were the
guidelines of the United States Parole Commission, the
length of incarceration to date, the fact that Dozier paid
his fine, and the minimal additional deterrent effect to be
achieved by completion of the original sentence.
The President accepted the advice of the Department of
Justice and on June 22, 1984 reduced Dozier's sentence to
six years. While the recommended sentence of six years
imprisonment will permit Dozier to become eligible for
parole consideration after two years imprisonment, any
actual release date will be determined by the United States
Parole Commission in its discretion and in accordance with
its applicable guidelines. Unless the Parole Commission
releases him sooner, Dozier will remain incarcerated until
the expiration of his six-year sentence, subject to
statutory release procedures (including good time)
applicable to all Federal prisoners.
It is important to recognize that the President has not
pardoned Dozier for the very serious criminal conduct that
resulted in his conviction and incarceration. The reduction
of sentence, approved for the reasons outlined above, in no
way minimizes the seriousness of the crimes committed by
Dozier.
- 3 -
We appreciate your taking the time to share your views on
this matter with us. I hope the foregoing responds to your
concerns.
Sincerely,
Original signed by RAH
Richard A. Hauser
Deputy Counsel to the President
Mr. Frederick C. Westphal, Jr.
Route 2, Box 6B
Jackson, LA 70748
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 29, 1984
Dear Mr. Morales:
Thank you for your recent letter to the President concerning
the decision to commute the sentence of Gilbert L. Dozier to
six years imprisonment. In light of your expressed concerns
about that decision, you may be interested in more information
about the facts of the case and the procedures that were
followed.
Gilbert L. Dozier was convicted in the United States District
Court for the Middle District of Louisiana in 1980 for
violations of Federal law involving extortion and bribery.
Dozier was convicted of soliciting money from individuals
and businesses that were, or might have been, affected by
actions of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture while he
was Commissioner of Agriculture. In 1982 Dozier was also
found to have committed additional criminal acts, including
obstruction of justice, and to have thereby violated the
conditions of a court ordered probationary term. On June
24, 1982, he commenced service of an aggregate sentence of
from 58 months to 18 years imprisonment, followed by five
years probation, and was fined $25,000.
In January 1983, Dozier filed an application for Executive
clemency with the Office of the Pardon Attorney in the
Department of Justice. In accordance with standard proce-
dures, the Office of the Pardon Attorney, headed and staffed
by experienced career attorneys, obtained and evaluated
pertinent information, reports, and advice concerning
Dozier's application. The office recommended that Dozier's
sentence be reduced, and on March 20, 1984, the Department
of Justice advised the President to modify the sentence of
imprisonment and probation to six years imprisonment.
The Department of Justice recommendation was based on the
disparity between Dozier's original sentence and sentences
imposed in similar circumstances on like offenders for
- 2 -
similar offenses. The disparity became evident through an
evaluation of relevant data compiled by the Administrative
Office of United States Courts on sentences imposed in
Federal courts. Not only was Dozier's sentence comparatively
long, but the convictions for racketeering and extortion
that made up the pertinent statistics generally involved
behavior even more severe than the acts of extortion com-
mitted by Dozier. Generally, they included offenders with
serious prior criminal records whose offenses involved
violence. Sentencing statistics pertaining to defendants
convicted of bribery suggest an even greater disparity of
sentence. In addition, sentences imposed in comparable
cases in recent years upon a number of public officials in
in the Federal criminal justice system were reviewed, and
this review again demonstrated the disparity of Dozier's
sentence.
The recommendation of the Department of Justice was also
based on Dozier's cooperation with law enforcement author-
ities after his conviction. Such cooperation provided with
respect to ongoing law enforcement efforts is, as I am
certain you will understand, a very important consideration
in matters of this kind. Also taken into account were the
guidelines of the United States Parole Commission, the
length of incarceration to date, the fact that Dozier paid
his fine, and the minimal additional deterrent effect to be
achieved by completion of the original sentence.
The President accepted the advice of the Department of
Justice and on June 22, 1984 reduced Dozier's sentence to
six years. While the recommended sentence of six years
imprisonment will permit Dozier to become eligible for
parole consideration after two years imprisonment, any
actual release date will be determined by the United States
Parole Commission in its discretion and in accordance with
its applicable guidelines. Unless the Parole Commission
releases him sooner, Dozier will remain incarcerated until
the expiration of his six-year sentence, subject to
statutory release procedures (including good time)
applicable to all Federal prisoners.
It is important to recognize that the President has not
pardoned Dozier for the very serious criminal conduct that
resulted in his conviction and incarceration. The reduction
of sentence, approved for the reasons outlined above, in no
way minimizes the seriousness of the crimes committed by
Dozier.
- 3 -
We appreciate your taking the time to share your views on
this matter with us. I hope the foregoing responds to your
concerns.
Sincerely,
Original signed by RAH
Richard A. Hauser
Deputy Counsel to the President
M. David Morales, M.D.
103 Dana Drive
Pineville, LA 71360
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 29, 1984
Dear Mr. Rice:
Thank you for your recent letter to the President concerning
the decision to commute the sentence of Gilbert L. Dozier to
six years imprisonment. In light of your expressed concerns
about that decision, you may be interested in more information
about the facts of the case and the procedures that were
followed.
Gilbert L. Dozier was convicted in the United States District
Court for the Middle District of Louisiana in 1980 for
violations of Federal law involving extortion and bribery.
Dozier was convicted of soliciting money from individuals
and businesses that were, or might have been, affected by
actions of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture while he
was Commissioner of Agriculture. In 1982 Dozier was also
found to have committed additional criminal acts, including
obstruction of justice, and to have thereby violated the
conditions of a court ordered probationary term. On June
24, 1982, he commenced service of an aggregate sentence of
from 58 months to 18 years imprisonment, followed by five
years probation, and was fined $25,000.
In January 1983, Dozier filed an application for Executive
clemency with the Office of the Pardon Attorney in the
Department of Justice. In accordance with standard proce-
dures, the Office of the Pardon Attorney, headed and staffed
by experienced career attorneys, obtained and evaluated
pertinent information, reports, and advice concerning
Dozier's application. The office recommended that Dozier's
sentence be reduced, and on March 20, 1984, the Department
of Justice advised the President to modify the sentence of
imprisonment and probation to six years imprisonment.
The Department of Justice recommendation was based on the
disparity between Dozier's original sentence and sentences
imposed in similar circumstances on like offenders for
- 2 -
similar offenses. The disparity became evident through an
evaluation of relevant data compiled by the Administrative
Office of United States Courts on sentences imposed in
Federal courts. Not only was Dozier's sentence comparatively
long, but the convictions for racketeering and extortion
that made up the pertinent statistics generally involved
behavior even more severe than the acts of extortion com-
mitted by Dozier. Generally, they included offenders with
serious prior criminal records whose offenses involved
violence. Sentencing statistics pertaining to defendants
convicted of bribery suggest an even greater disparity of
sentence. In addition, sentences imposed in comparable
cases in recent years upon a number of public officials in
in the Federal criminal justice system were reviewed, and
this review again demonstrated the disparity of Dozier's
sentence.
The recommendation of the Department of Justice was also
based on Dozier's cooperation with law enforcement author-
ities after his conviction. Such cooperation provided with
respect to ongoing law enforcement efforts is, as I am
certain you will understand, a very important consideration
in matters of this kind. Also taken into account were the
guidelines of the United States Parole Commission, the
length of incarceration to date, the fact that Dozier paid
his fine, and the minimal additional deterrent effect to be
achieved by completion of the original sentence.
The President accepted the advice of the Department of
Justice and on June 22, 1984 reduced Dozier's sentence to
six years. While the recommended sentence of six years
imprisonment will permit Dozier to become eligible for
parole consideration after two years imprisonment, any
actual release date will be determined by the United States
Parole Commission in its discretion and in accordance with
its applicable guidelines. Unless the Parole Commission
releases him sooner, Dozier will remain incarcerated until
the expiration of his six-year sentence, subject to
statutory release procedures (including good time)
applicable to all Federal prisoners.
It is important to recognize that the President has not
pardoned Dozier for the very serious criminal conduct that
resulted in his conviction and incarceration. The reduction
of sentence, approved for the reasons outlined above, in no
way minimizes the seriousness of the crimes committed by
Dozier.
- 3 -
We appreciate your taking the time to share your views on
this matter with us. I hope the foregoing responds to your
concerns.
Sincerely,
Original signed by RAH
Richard A. Hauser
Deputy Counsel to the President
Mr. Richard S. Rice
7642 Coventry Circle
Baton Rouge, LA 70808
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 29, 1984
Dear Ms. Viator:
Thank you for your recent letter to the President concerning
the decision to commute the sentence of Gilbert L. Dozier to
six years imprisonment. In light of your expressed concerns
about that decision, you may be interested in more information
about the facts of the case and the procedures that were
followed.
Gilbert L. Dozier was convicted in the United States District
Court for the Middle District of Louisiana in 1980 for
violations of Federal law involving extortion and bribery.
Dozier was convicted of soliciting money from individuals
and businesses that were, or might have been, affected by
actions of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture while he
was Commissioner of Agriculture. In 1982 Dozier was also
found to have committed additional criminal acts, including
obstruction of justice, and to have thereby violated the
conditions of a court ordered probationary term. On June
24, 1982, he commenced service of an aggregate sentence of
from 58 months to 18 years imprisonment, followed by five
years probation, and was fined $25,000.
In January 1983, Dozier filed an application for Executive
clemency with the Office of the Pardon Attorney in the
Department of Justice. In accordance with standard proce-
dures, the Office of the Pardon Attorney, headed and staffed
by experienced career attorneys, obtained and evaluated
pertinent information, reports, and advice concerning
Dozier's application. The office recommended that Dozier's
sentence be reduced, and on March 20, 1984, the Department
of Justice advised the President to modify the sentence of
imprisonment and probation to six years imprisonment.
The Department of Justice recommendation was based on the
disparity between Dozier's original sentence and sentences
imposed in similar circumstances on like offenders for
- 2 -
similar offenses. The disparity became evident through an
evaluation of relevant data compiled by the Administrative
Office of United States Courts on sentences imposed in
Federal courts. Not only was Dozier's sentence comparatively
long, but the convictions for racketeering and extortion
that made up the pertinent statistics generally involved
behavior even more severe than the acts of extortion com-
mitted by Dozier. Generally, they included offenders with
serious prior criminal records whose offenses involved
violence. Sentencing statistics pertaining to defendants
convicted of bribery suggest an even greater disparity of
sentence. In addition, sentences imposed in comparable
cases in recent years upon a number of public officials in
in the Federal criminal justice system were reviewed, and
this review again demonstrated the disparity of Dozier's
sentence.
The recommendation of the Department of Justice was also
based on Dozier's cooperation with law enforcement author-
ities after his conviction. Such cooperation provided with
respect to ongoing law enforcement efforts is, as I am
certain you will understand, a very important consideration
in matters of this kind. Also taken into account were the
guidelines of the United States Parole Commission, the
length of incarceration to date, the fact that Dozier paid
his fine, and the minimal additional deterrent effect to be
achieved by completion of the original sentence.
The President accepted the advice of the Department of
Justice and on June 22, 1984 reduced Dozier's sentence to
six years. While the recommended sentence of six years
imprisonment will permit Dozier to become eligible for
parole consideration after two years imprisonment, any
actual release date will be determined by the United States
Parole Commission in its discretion and in accordance with
its applicable guidelines. Unless the Parole Commission
releases him sooner, Dozier will remain incarcerated until
the expiration of his six-year sentence, subject to
statutory release procedures (including good time)
applicable to all Federal prisoners.
It is important to recognize that the President has not
pardoned Dozier for the very serious criminal conduct that
resulted in his conviction and incarceration. The reduction
of sentence, approved for the reasons outlined above, in no
way minimizes the seriousness of the crimes committed by
Dozier.
- 3 -
We appreciate your taking the time to share your views on
this matter with us. I hope the foregoing responds to your
concerns.
Sincerely,
Original signed by RAH
Richard A. Hauser
Deputy Counsel to the President
Ms. Joyce Viator
604 Lucille Street
New Iberia, LA 70560
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 29, 1984
Dear Mrs. Bristol:
Thank you for your recent letter to the President concerning
the decision to commute the sentence of Gilbert L. Dozier to
six years imprisonment. In light of your expressed concerns
about that decision, you may be interested in more information
about the facts of the case and the procedures that were
followed.
Gilbert L. Dozier was convicted in the United States District
Court for the Middle District of Louisiana in 1980 for
violations of Federal law involving extortion and bribery.
Dozier was convicted of soliciting money from individuals
and businesses that were, or might have been, affected by
actions of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture while he
was Commissioner of Agriculture. In 1982 Dozier was also
found to have committed additional criminal acts, including
obstruction of justice, and to have thereby violated the
conditions of a court ordered probationary term. On June
24, 1982, he commenced service of an aggregate sentence of
from 58 months to 18 years imprisonment, followed by five
years probation, and was fined $25,000.
In January 1983, Dozier filed an application for Executive
clemency with the Office of the Pardon Attorney in the
Department of Justice. In accordance with standard proce-
dures, the Office of the Pardon Attorney, headed and staffed
by experienced career attorneys, obtained and evaluated
pertinent information, reports, and advice concerning
Dozier's application. The office recommended that Dozier's
sentence be reduced, and on March 20, 1984, the Department
of Justice advised the President to modify the sentence of
imprisonment and probation to six years imprisonment.
The Department of Justice recommendation was based on the
disparity between Dozier's original sentence and sentences
imposed in similar circumstances on like offenders for
- 2 -
similar offenses. The disparity became evident through an
evaluation of relevant data compiled by the Administrative
Office of United States Courts on sentences imposed in
Federal courts. Not only was Dozier's sentence comparatively
long, but the convictions for racketeering and extortion
that made up the pertinent statistics generally involved
behavior even more severe than the acts of extortion com-
mitted by Dozier. Generally, they included offenders with
serious prior criminal records whose offenses involved
violence. Sentencing statistics pertaining to defendants
convicted of bribery suggest an even greater disparity of
sentence. In addition, sentences imposed in comparable
cases in recent years upon a number of public officials in
in the Federal criminal justice system were reviewed, and
this review again demonstrated the disparity of Dozier's
sentence.
The recommendation of the Department of Justice was also
based on Dozier's cooperation with law enforcement author-
ities after his conviction. Such cooperation provided with
respect to ongoing law enforcement efforts is, as I am
certain you will understand, a very important consideration
in matters of this kind. Also taken into account were the
guidelines of the United States Parole Commission, the
length of incarceration to date, the fact that Dozier paid
his fine, and the minimal additional deterrent effect to be
achieved by completion of the original sentence.
The President accepted the advice of the Department of
Justice and on June 22, 1984 reduced Dozier's sentence to
six years. While the recommended sentence of six years
imprisonment will permit Dozier to become eligible for
parole consideration after two years imprisonment, any
actual release date will be determined by the United States
Parole Commission in its discretion and in accordance with
its applicable guidelines. Unless the Parole Commission
releases him sooner, Dozier will remain incarcerated until
the expiration of his six-year sentence, subject to
statutory release procedures (including good time)
applicable to all Federal prisoners.
It is important to recognize that the President has not
pardoned Dozier for the very serious criminal conduct that
resulted in his conviction and incarceration. The reduction
of sentence, approved for the reasons outlined above, in no
way minimizes the seriousness of the crimes committed by
Dozier.
- 3 -
We appreciate your taking the time to share your views on
this matter with us. I hope the foregoing responds to your
concerns.
Sincerely,
Original signed by RAH
Richard A. Hauser
Deputy Counsel to the President
Mrs. J. W. Bristol
641 N. Allyson Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70815
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
August 29, 1984
Dear Mr. Gaudet:
Thank you for your recent letter to the President concerning
the decision to commute the sentence of Gilbert L. Dozier to
six years imprisonment. In light of your expressed concerns
about that decision, you may be interested in more information
about the facts of the case and the procedures that were
followed.
Gilbert L. Dozier was convicted in the United States District
Court for the Middle District of Louisiana in 1980 for
violations of Federal law involving extortion and bribery.
Dozier was convicted of soliciting money from individuals
and businesses that were, or might have been, affected by
actions of the Louisiana Department of Agriculture while he
was Commissioner of Agriculture. In 1982 Dozier was also
found to have committed additional criminal acts, including
obstruction of justice, and to have thereby violated the
conditions of a court ordered probationary term. On June
24, 1982, he commenced service of an aggregate sentence of
from 58 months to 18 years imprisonment, followed by five
years probation, and was fined $25,000.
In January 1983, Dozier filed an application for Executive
clemency with the Office of the Pardon Attorney in the
Department of Justice. In accordance with standard proce-
dures, the Office of the Pardon Attorney, headed and staffed
by experienced career attorneys, obtained and evaluated
pertinent information, reports, and advice concerning
Dozier's application. The office recommended that Dozier's
sentence be reduced, and on March 20, 1984, the Department
of Justice advised the President to modify the sentence of
imprisonment and probation to six years imprisonment.
The Department of Justice recommendation was based on the
disparity between Dozier's original sentence and sentences
imposed in similar circumstances on like offenders for
- 2 -
similar offenses. The disparity became evident through an
evaluation of relevant data compiled by the Administrative
Office of United States Courts on sentences imposed in
Federal courts. Not only was Dozier's sentence comparatively
long, but the convictions for racketeering and extortion
that made up the pertinent statistics generally involved
behavior even more severe than the acts of extortion com-
mitted by Dozier. Generally, they included offenders with
serious prior criminal records whose offenses involved
violence. Sentencing statistics pertaining to defendants
convicted of bribery suggest an even greater disparity of
sentence. In addition, sentences imposed in comparable
cases in recent years upon a number of public officials in
in the Federal criminal justice system were reviewed, and
this review again demonstrated the disparity of Dozier's
sentence.
The recommendation of the Department of Justice was also
based on Dozier's cooperation with law enforcement author-
ities after his conviction. Such cooperation provided with
respect to ongoing law enforcement efforts is, as I am
certain you will understand, a very important consideration
in matters of this kind. Also taken into account were the
guidelines of the United States Parole Commission, the
length of incarceration to date, the fact that Dozier paid
his fine, and the minimal additional deterrent effect to be
achieved by completion of the original sentence.
The President accepted the advice of the Department of
Justice and on June 22, 1984 reduced Dozier's sentence to
six years. While the recommended sentence of six years
imprisonment will permit Dozier to become eligible for
parole consideration after two years imprisonment, any
actual release date will be determined by the United States
Parole Commission in its discretion and in accordance with
its applicable guidelines. Unless the Parole Commission
releases him sooner, Dozier will remain incarcerated until
the expiration of his six-year sentence, subject to
statutory release procedures (including good time)
applicable to all Federal prisoners.
It is important to recognize that the President has not
pardoned Dozier for the very serious criminal conduct that
resulted in his conviction and incarceration. The reduction
of sentence, approved for the reasons outlined above, in no
way minimizes the seriousness of the crimes committed by
Dozier.
- 3 -
We appreciate your taking the time to share your views on
this matter with us. I hope the foregoing responds to your
concerns.
Sincerely,
Original signed by RAH
Richard A. Hauser
Deputy Counsel to the President
Mr. Marcel R. Gaudet
2439 Danbury Drive
New Orleans, LA 70114
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
Ann,
Please give standard
Dozier reply.
Thanks
LM
file
Jack R. Diamond, M.D.
Diamond Medical Corporation
General Practice
Home Office
Route 1, Box 341-1
987 Robert Road
Pearl River, Louisiana 70452
October 22, 1984
Slidell Louisiana 70458
504-863-3379
504-643-5780
Mr. Richard A. Hauser
Deputy Counsel to the President
THE WHITE HOUSE
Washington, D.C.
Mr. Hauser:
Your letter of August 31 (copy attached) only serves to prove my
point. Gil Dozier got an honest and well deserved sentence. Certainly
it exceeded the sentences usually meted out for the same or similar
offenses in this area. Louisiana's crooked politicians are accustomed
to getting only nominal punishment --- brief terms in "country club"
prisons, early commutation of sentences, or suspended sentences with
probation.
It was a relief to know Gil Dozier got what he deserved for a
change, and it was a sore disappointment that his punishment was lightened
just because political crooks are usually coddled in this state and quickly
turned loose to prey on the public again.
I am still a Reagan supporter, but I think the Justice Department
gave him some sorry advice on this issue.
July Jack R. Diamond, M.D.
Sincerely,
JRD/eab
Diamond Medical Corporation
987 Robert Road
Slidell Louisiana 70458
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
10/15
TO:
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FROM: Richard A. Houser
Deputy Counsel to the President
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Washington
Attn: Mr Richard A. Hauser
Deputy Counsel to the President
Re: Gil Dozier
Dear Mr Hauser,
Thank uou for taking the time to write me your letter of
31 Aug 84. The things you said in your letter are all true
I'm sure and I don't mean to be disrespectful, but it is
still only a bunch of crap.
President Reagan followed someone's advise and screwed up.
The President should fire the person(s) that advised him
to reduce the sentence of Dozier.
Mr Dozier was tried and convicted of very serious crimes
and I have found no one locally that thinks his original
sentence was excessive. Anyway you look at it, it smells
of dirty politics. Mr Dozier should have to spend every
day in jail that was on his original sentence. Perhaps he
did receive alonger sentence than the people you refer to
in your letter but perhaps they didn't receive a sentence
as long as they should have.
I like President Reagan and I will vote for him this time
but it is hard for me to do it simply because of what he
did on this matter. If I had the opportunity to give the
President any advice it be woold to try and retract this act
and let Dozier's original sentence stand. Letting Dozier
off so easy only encourages wrongdoing on Louisiana
politicans and you know as well as I that they don't need
any encouragement. Also I would do as I said above, and
that is to fire the person(s) that gave the President that
dumb advise. I wonder if anyone has given any thought to
getting the FBI to check and see if there was any payoffs
or something of that nature involved?
President Reagan said something to the effect that the
Republican Administration was trying to give the Government
back to the people in the recent EV debate. If reducing
Dozier's seneence is an example, then tell him not to give
us anymore. The case was tried, appeals denied and this is
what I call justice, not reducing his sentence.
2
I am enclosing. a recent newspaper article on the subject
that you may find to be interesting reading. I don't believe
you people up there in Washington realize what a bad mistake
you have made. No matter what discussions are takeing place
in the coffee shops, the democrats rear back in their chairs
and bring up the subject of President Reagan reducing Dozier'S
Sentence. There is no defense SO all we can do is agree with
the democrats.
Again I want to thank you for your letter and you made a good
effort to explain what happen but you just don't have any
ammunition that is powerful enough to erase or blow away the
act itself.
Sincerely
Jay Williams
Jay Williams
506 Woodbine
Shreveport, Louisiana 71105
Member Number 3398030
Judge won't cut more
from Dozier sentence
BATON ROUGE (AP) - A feder-
reported to prison - another eight
al judge has refused to reduce for-
years was added to his term by
mer Agriculture Commissioner Gil
Polozola.
Dozier's prison sentence, which
already had been cut significantly
President Reagan shortened the
sentence in June to six years. Dozier
by President Reagan.
In refusing to reduce the sentence
is being held at the Federal Correc-
tional Institution in Fort Worth,
he imposed, U.S. District Judge
Frank J. Polozola said the prison
Texas,
term he gave Dozier was not ex-
The I court believes today as it did
cessive. He added that Dozier
at the time of sentencing that the 18-
"sought to undermine the very heart
year fail term was required, justi-
of the criminal justice system.'
fied and in the interest of justice.
Dozier originally was sentenced
Thus, the court surely cannot reduce
to 10 years in prison for racketeer-
the six-year sentence to an even
Gil Dozier
ing and extortion, but - before he
lower sentence," Polozola said.