Sentence examples for Sought leniency from inspiring English sources

He sought leniency.

Parents of the Koreans sought leniency from the Parole Board, though it was not granted.

A case arose after a veteran sought leniency but was 15 days late in pursuing his appeal.

Suffering from an often fatal liver disease, Mr. Tucker sought leniency and was sentenced to community service.

The government's document said that Mr. Ghailani's lawyers also had sought leniency on grounds that he provided information to the United States government while he was detained.

In court on Tuesday, a lawyer for Mr. Santiago sought leniency from the judge, saying his client had accepted responsibility for his actions.

leniency on timing.

Sought "assurances" on hacking.

"Where's leniency?

"We shall show no leniency".

What explains this apparent leniency among jurors?