clemency
Example Sentences
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The Parole Board was split 2-2 on whether to recommend clemency, with a fifth member recusing himself, meaning that Mr. Glossip’s execution — scheduled for May 18 — can proceed.
From New York Times
Attempts to seek presidential clemency were also unsuccessful.
From Washington Times
“I am not aware of an Oklahoma Attorney General ever supporting a clemency application for a death row inmate,” Drummond wrote in a Monday letter to the parole board.
From Seattle Times
Singapore has executed a man for conspiring to traffic cannabis despite pleas for clemency from his family, activists and the United Nations.
From BBC
“I am not aware of an Oklahoma Attorney General ever supporting a clemency application for a death row inmate,” Drummond wrote.
From Seattle Times
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