Sentence examples for grant clemency from inspiring English sources

Or governors deciding whether to grant clemency?

The dead man's family had refused to grant clemency.

The board has great power, since the governor can grant clemency only on its recommendation.

Many fear that Mr. Shafik could grant clemency to the former president and his aides.

The Constitution provides the president with the power to grant clemency.

Gov. Fob James Jr. refused to grant clemency to Mr. Hays.

He proved less willing to grant clemency in his second term, especially for violent offenses.

Under Texas law, he cannot grant clemency unless the board recommends it.

In Maryland, the governor has sole power outside the judiciary to grant clemency or commute sentences.

Widodo has said he would not grant clemency to 64 drug convicts on death row.

Under Libyan law, victims' families have the power to grant clemency in return for compensation.