Sentence examples for a commutation from from inspiring English sources

Barring a radical departure, his only other hope for a life sentence is a commutation from President Bush.

The request for a commutation from the governor was the last resort for Mr. Keith, who lost numerous appeals in state courts and whose case was not considered by the United States Supreme Court.

The decision ended the judicial process for Mr. Ryan, and hours later his lawyer said he would probably seek a commutation from President Bush of what is left of his more-than-six-year federal prison sentence.

In a final attempt to win a pardon or commutation from the governor, activists staged events around the country, including a two-hour blackout of the lights in the primarily African-American neighborhood of Harlem in New York City.

The Manning lawyers plan to lodge a formal request for a pardon or commutation from President Barack Obama.

In addition to his expected appeal, his supporters are also likely to explore the possibility of obtaining a pardon, or some form of executive clemency like a commutation of any sentence, from President Bush, a fellow Republican, before he leaves office.

In a letter sent to Roger Clinton today, investigators on the House Government Reform Committee asked whether he had been paid by anyone seeking a pardon or commutation from his half brother.

Then the home minister, Gen. Maung Oo, stepped forward and read a statement of commutation from the junta's leader, Senior Gen. Than Shwe, whose personal antagonism toward Mrs. Aung San Suu Kyi has become legendary among analysts of Myanmar.

In 2013, she was sentenced to 35 years in prison, but President Barack Obama granted her a commutation and she was released from jail in May 2017.

On Tuesday afternoon, the seven-member board unanimously rejected a petition from Mr. Wood's lawyers for a commutation of his sentence.

A federal inmate from Texas serving 19.5 years for selling cocaine, Jones received a commutation this past August. .