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Walters’ supporters further argue that Oxford’s statements implicating Walters—as well as Travis’ testimony against him—were tainted, the result of the men being coerced by police and angling for lighter sentences.
From Slate ● Sep. 17, 2026
"So we can get all of the offences from across the UK, deal with them as one job, and that results in tougher sentences in the courts."
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
Against that backdrop, 88 percent of Brazilians favor tougher sentences for criminals and 79 percent support lowering the age of criminal responsibility, according to recent polls.
From Barron's ● Sep. 16, 2026
In the U.S., federal prosecutors can recommend lighter sentences if a defendant substantially aids in the recovery of stolen property.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 15, 2026
Terrified that the same thing would happen to them, sixty-five others entered plea bargains and were given sentences for up to twenty-one years in prison.
From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler
