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A public hearing to consider the possible commutation of sentence for Othel Lofties, #199529

August 14, 2018

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

 

CONTACT:  Chris Gautz, Public Information Officer

                        517-335-2316

The Michigan Parole Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 30, 2018 to consider the possible commutation of sentence for Othel Lofties, #199529.  It will be held at 9:00 a.m. at the Handlon Michigan Training Center; Richard A. Handlon Correctional Facility in Ionia, Michigan.

Othel Lofties was sentenced to two terms of Life for the crimes of Conspiracy to Possess with Intent to Deliver Over 650 Grams of Cocaine and Possess with Intent to Deliver Over 650 Grams of Cocaine. He was sentenced on May 12, 1997 out of Kent County.

Ricardo R. Moore, Member of the Michigan Parole Board, will conduct the hearing under the provisions of MCLA 791.244 prior to any recommendation for executive clemency by the Parole Board.

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