- he was sentenced to 40 to 60 years in prison for selling weed to an undercover informant. the state says he was also in possession of a firearm. - the gun wasn t in his possession during the crime. it was at his home while he sold the drugs at another location. michael thompson was convicted in may 1996, a jury finding him guilty on five felony charges. - the judge ordered thompson to serve decades in prison despite there being a plea deal at the time that would ve resulted in probation. - because he was considered a habitual offender, thompson received a 40 to 60-year prison sentence. - the parole board has an opportunity to send his case to governor whitmer for clemency. - the request for clemency will hit governor whitmer s desk tomorrow. [soft dramatic music]