Sentence examples for application for a commutation from inspiring English sources

In her application for a commutation, Manning said that she understood why a request she had made for a pardon soon after her sentencing had been turned down.

In January 2001, Aaron submitted an application for a commutation.

Congressman Ryan supported Patricia Hearst, and along with Senator S. I. Hayakawa, delivered Hearst's application for a presidential commutation to the Pardon Attorney.

Rodgers "personally reviewed every application for commutation of sentence before recommending their disposition," a Justice Department official said.

All eyes are on the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, the tiny state agency whose members are scheduled to vote by phone or fax by noon today on whether to approve Mr. Graham's application for a full or conditional pardon, a 120-day reprieve to permit a hearing, or a commutation of the sentence.

In the last few days Mr. Graham's current lawyers have submitted affidavits from three members of the jury to the Texas Board of Pardons and Paroles, which is considering his application for a full or conditional pardon, a 120-day reprieve to permit a hearing or a commutation of the sentence.

Prior's initial application for commutation was denied in December 2007.

Mr. Becerra told The Los Angeles Times in 2001 that he had not pushed for a commutation, merely a review of the case.

"My brother is not asking for a pardon, he is asking for a commutation, which would reduce his sentence," Tynes told reporters Wednesday.

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

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.