Sentence examples similar to demands for leniency from inspiring English sources

ABINGDON, Va., July 19 — A federal judge will decide on Friday the fate of three top executives of the drug company that makes the painkiller OxyContin, weighing their lawyers' request for leniency against demands for prison sentences from families of some overdose victims.

You need some high-profile candidates for leniency and compassion.

It was a plea for leniency.

He asked for leniency, vowing to change.

I'm not asking for leniency".

He pleaded for leniency and eventually was granted his wish.

| Rajat K. Gupta fights for leniency after insider-trading conviction.

Now, they have much less scope for leniency.

Some came to the sentencing hearing to plead for leniency.

He had earlier written to Judge Patterson, asking for leniency.

Her state-appointed defense lawyers asked for leniency.