Sentence examples similar to implore for leniency from inspiring English sources

As his wife wept uncontrollably in the courtroom, the stockbroker, Stuart Winkler, 48, implored the judge who sentenced him, Justice Carol Berkman, for leniency, "a little candlelight out of my tunnel of darkness".

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.

She needed letters asking for leniency from the judge.