| 单词 | leniency |
| 例句 | Roy thought it was a good opportunity to renew his plea for leniency. Hoot 2002-01-01T00:00:00Z Then maybe I would have found some leniency. The Hunger Games 2008-09-14T00:00:00Z Nearly all criminal cases are resolved through plea bargaining—a guilty plea by the defendant in exchange for some form of leniency by the prosecutor. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z The pressure to plea-bargain and thereby “convict yourself” in exchange for some kind of leniency is not an accidental by-product of the mandatory-sentencing regime. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z That tolerance became semiofficial policy in 2000, when North Korea promised leniency to those who had fled the country in search of food. Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West 2013-03-26T00:00:00Z She had offered them rewards, promised leniency, honors, gold, positions at court. A Dance with Dragons 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z If he had, why hadn’t he been treated with leniency? Red Scarf Girl: A Memoir of the Cultural Revolution 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z She most often got them leniency, and they always brought in the vote. I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings 1969-01-01T00:00:00Z The Russian prime minister, Leonid Brezhnev, wrote to Dr. Verwoerd asking for leniency. Long Walk to Freedom 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z “Well! Is that the kind of leniency you show your boys on their math and French in school? They must never learn anything!” The Poisonwood Bible 1998-01-01T00:00:00Z Coupled with the above-cited leniency in the other half of the criminal justice system, the courtrooms, this decrease in policing created a strong positive incentive for criminals. Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything 2005-04-12T00:00:00Z The “assistance” provided by snitches is notoriously unreliable, as studies have documented countless informants who have fabricated stories about drug-related and other criminal activity in exchange for money or leniency in their pending criminal cases. The New Jim Crow 2010-01-05T00:00:00Z “I have been referred to Dr. Viftas in Santiago—” “And you would be very grateful for the captain’s leniency in allowing you to go,” Patria reminded me, embedding my request in her scold. In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Democrats were popular among White southerners because the party had pushed for leniency toward the Confederacy and had supported efforts to deny former slaves the vote. Ambushed! 2021-10-12T00:00:00Z The principle of the Farm was work or die; but there were leniencies in practice-gaps between work and death, provided by the guards. The Left Hand of Darkness 1969-03-01T00:00:00Z “El Jefe has been very generous to you girls. It would be nice if you composed a letter of thanks for his leniency.” In the Time of the Butterflies 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Such leniency would not be seen at trials against ideologies of the right. Mass Murder Relies on People Like Us: An Interview With Thierry Cruvellier 2014-05-16T04:00:00Z The jury found Father Divine guilty, but as the charge involved “no moral turpitude,” they recommended leniency in the sentence. The divine inspiration of Jim Jones: Inside the mind of one of history’s deadliest cult leaders 2015-10-21T04:00:00Z “Don’t assume that there’s going to be leniency,” said Tom Hall, the London-based director of digital editorial for Lonely Planet. The Getaway: Beware the Fees on Europe’s Budget Airlines 2013-07-03T16:44:13Z In villainizing rednecks, Lee was doing what her generation of educated Alabamians was forced to do in the 1960s: showing where she stood on racial violence while begging the world for some leniency. Harper Lee and Her Father, the Real Atticus Finch 2018-06-18T04:00:00Z Initially, Muckle said, staff at the MAP took leniency too far. The shelter that gives wine to alcoholics | Tina Rosenberg 2016-04-26T04:00:00Z Reading the trial transcripts, there is a definite sense of desperation in their confessions, as though they are being given something in return: a pardon, perhaps, or leniency. Witch ways: knowing your heart’s desire is modern witchcraft 2019-02-16T05:00:00Z “Your only choice is to beg for leniency.” Perspective | Gene Weingarten: I declare these jokes groundbreaking 2021-07-15T04:00:00Z To me, Scrabble isn’t about leisureliness or leniency or friendship. First Person: Sheltered by Online Scrabble?s Anonymity 2011-09-16T23:02:17Z I've read a few reports that seem to indicate that Allen is pleading feebleness and perhaps playing up his mental health issues in a play for leniency. Giving a voice to the Delphi murders victims and families: "It never goes away, that pain" 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z The act is among the few laws in the country that grant judges more leniency in sentencing domestic violence victims who commit crimes against their abusers. A Film Tries to Make a Difference for Domestic Violence Survivors 2021-06-11T04:00:00Z Police say they are mostly minors to whom courts show leniency. West Bank road tragedy mars young Israeli, Palestinian lives 2014-05-25T04:00:00Z It seems essential that critics remain vigilant about who is being granted leniency, and for what. Ryan Adams and the Perils of the Rock-Genius Myth 2019-02-19T05:00:00Z Daddy wrote this one to his in-laws, to plead his case like they were judges who might grant leniency in his sentence. Greetings from Tatooine, Arizona 2019-06-15T04:00:00Z “There’s a certain amount of leniency required. Sometimes I have to wait or the person doesn’t show up,” said the pink-haired reviewer, who was dressed in head-to-toe black. The life of a hotel reviewer: Hang out in lobbies and bars, sleep in king-size beds 2017-09-25T04:00:00Z It doesn’t change the company’s stance on flexible scheduling and arrangements – a policy that is already taking a tough line on with workers who request leniency. Yahoo blows it again 2013-04-30T20:37:00Z Cameron Douglas' family and friends are asking the judge for leniency. Douglas' son to be sentenced for drug conviction 2010-04-20T18:46:00Z In a letter to the court last week, Starr's lawyer urged leniency, saying her client was unlikely to outlive a 10-year sentence. Celebrity investment firm files for bankruptcy 2011-02-17T23:18:25Z Such leniency is the price of consorting with the weirdos. | Chelsea 2014-04-16T23:13:11Z Adams bridled a little when I probed him about the apologetic liberal leniency of Ceiling/Sky. America's composer 2010-06-19T23:01:00Z He and his daughter, Ms. Moon, the general director of the Universal Ballet, which relied on funding from the nonprofit, wrote the court requesting leniency. A Ballet School Rehired an Embezzler. Then $1.5 Million Vanished. 2020-03-16T04:00:00Z There are blended families where the stepparent is given far too much power or the children far too much leniency. A stepmom-to-be considers her tightrope-walking skills 2015-05-13T04:00:00Z Defendants routinely ask judges for leniency — requests that are often contested by prosecutors. Mary Boone, Art Dealer, Cites Early Trauma in Bid to Avoid Prison 2019-01-08T05:00:00Z Investigators said that they promised him leniency if he helped them find the art but that he denied knowing of its whereabouts. Isabella Stewart Gardner Heist: 25 Years of Theories 2015-02-26T05:00:00Z A commentary published Wednesday in the Global Times, a popular tabloid published by the official People's Daily, said celebrities should not expect leniency from the government or the public after sex or drug scandals. China prosecutor approves arrest of Jackie Chan's son on drug charge 2014-09-17T04:00:00Z Still, Douglas gained leniency from what otherwise could have been a mandatory 10-year prison sentence by cooperating with the government, contacting his suppliers by telephone and text messages as law enforcement agents watched. NY appeals court takes up Cameron Douglas case 2012-12-18T22:59:15Z Photograph: Tristram Kenton The rules of war, unlike the articles of faith, permit no leniency, no 50 shades of grey. Billy Budd; Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra; Idomeneo/ Queen of Spades – review 2012-06-23T23:05:37Z Michael Douglas says his family's fame and history of substance abuse helped drive his troubled son into drug addiction and crime, and the Academy Award-winning actor is asking a judge to show leniency toward him. Michael Douglas asks NY judge for mercy toward son 2010-04-20T01:00:00Z Investigators didn't promise leniency, he said, and specifically told Dassey they couldn't make any promises. Wisconsin attorney general wants Dassey conviction confirmed 2016-10-19T04:00:00Z Lee allegedly offered to return some of the stolen property to detectives in exchange for leniency, according to transcripts and other court filings. AP Exclusive: Secret testimony reveals stars' loss 2010-08-31T13:56:00Z “Members are urged constantly to pressure their Congressional representatives for less wildlife protection and more hunting leniency, which is what concerns the SCI and nothing else.” The true tragedy of Cecil the lion the media has overlooked 2016-01-15T05:00:00Z At the same time, Blagojevich's lawyers went to lengths to portray their client as an extraordinarily devoted family man at heart as well as a sensitive, caring politician who deserves leniency. Hard time looking likely for Blagojevich 2011-12-07T03:48:00Z Alicia Guastaferro's letters to the sentencing judge seeking leniency for her parents describe her mental distress and high doses of prescription medicine, which she said her parents monitored. Woman on 'Wife Swap' as teen to plead not guilty 2012-10-08T16:55:08Z Many defendants can agree to help prosecutors take down others higher up the chain of a criminal operation in exchange for leniency. Federal charges ramp up pressure on R. Kelly to make deal 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z "He apologized to me, he apologized to his family and to the court. And he asked for leniency." 'Lord of War' producer Christopher Eberts sentenced to 46 months in prison 2015-07-15T04:00:00Z When Gunpowder Plot supporters sought leniency “for Fawkes’ sake” in November 1605, little did they know it would become a maxim of exasperation for generations to come. Style Invitational Week 1414: Divining comedy — the year in preview 2020-12-10T05:00:00Z It certainly played out in her performance, and one must question if the leniency did her more harm than good. Figure skating medalists' bittersweet win after Kamila Valieva fails to finish in top three 2022-02-17T05:00:00Z Parents often try assuaging their own feelings of culpability for a relationship breakdown by allowing a damaging degree of leniency. I dislike my lazy adolescent stepdaughter | Mariella Frostrup 2016-11-27T05:00:00Z Prosecutors typically support leniency for defendants who cooperate, especially those, like Harris, who played such key roles in bringing down a corrupt governor. Blago ex-chief of staff to be sentenced today 2012-03-28T17:54:00Z Mary Boone, a veteran New York gallerist once lauded as the “Queen of the Art Scene,” pleaded for leniency Thursday. The Art Dealer Mary Boone Is Sentenced to Prison for Tax Fraud 2019-02-14T05:00:00Z The pop star told the AP during her concert tour of Russia that she supports freedom of speech and hopes the judge will show leniency. Madonna asks for leniency at Russian rockers trial 2012-08-06T18:14:10Z “Even when the actions of the men were abhorrent,” she writes, “I tried to approach the behavior with a spirit of irony, leniency and good humor.” Sexism and Genius Collide ‘In the Land of Men’ 2020-02-11T05:00:00Z She asked for leniency from the "fashion police. Please be kind on me - I'm new at this." Caitlyn Jenner, at ESPYs, pleads for acceptance of transgenders in first public appearance 2015-07-15T04:00:00Z I am going to plead leniency because my dog died. I’m in a sexless gay couple 2013-03-25T00:00:00Z When he encouraged leniency in the discipline of enslaved men, it was because severe punishment “would destroy their value” and “degrade them in their own eyes by the whip.” Perspective | Jefferson’s Monticello finally gives Sally Hemings her place in presidential history 2018-06-12T04:00:00Z In terms of returning something, "this is exactly when you want to know the retailer's return policy," said Reilly, noting that stores offer "a lot of leniency" right after Christmas. Post-Christmas dilemma: What do I do with gifts I don't want? 2021-12-26T05:00:00Z The church has said the appeals court should show leniency if the three women repent. Jailed Pussy Riot members appeal to Russian court 2012-10-10T12:31:05Z But the three-magistrate panel showed leniency, sentencing the legendary designer to an $8,400 suspended fine, which means it goes on Galliano's criminal record but he does not have to pay it. Designer Galliano convicted in anti-Semitism case 2011-09-09T17:02:24Z They work from sunup to sundown, Monday through Saturday, with no budget for leniency. Perspective | ‘The Sparks Brothers’ digs into the cult of the rock duo. A deeper dive is even more fulfilling. 2021-06-17T04:00:00Z How much leniency do I afford this person while she's going through hell? Perspective | Carolyn Hax: Friend is going through a hard time and taking it out on others 2020-06-01T04:00:00Z Still, many in the press have come to these men's rescue, calling for due process and leniency. Sandra Bullock opens up about #MeToo: “I heard about Harvey and I was afraid of him” 2018-06-19T04:00:00Z Her career has been essentially stalled since then, and judges last year sent her to jail twice and rehab twice and have repeatedly proclaimed her chances for leniency were over. Lohan case returns to court with plea deal likely 2011-05-11T11:06:25Z When Darren’s killer went on trial, Lisa wanted to forgive him and ask the court for leniency, but that proved wrenching, too. Growing Up With Murder All Around 2019-03-04T05:00:00Z Others pointed to the trajectory of artists like Roman Polanski as an example of the entertainment industry’s longstanding moral leniency. Can Woody Allen Work in Hollywood Again? 2018-01-28T05:00:00Z Ms. Gurira imbues her performance with a gravity that makes clear how deeply ingrained are Isabella’s religious convictions, and how painful it is for her to seek leniency for a sin she condemns. | 'Measure for Measure': Hold Onto Your Morals: Life Is Tough 2011-07-01T02:30:38Z The judge agreed that she was a victim of domestic violence but said her response did not merit leniency. A Film Tries to Make a Difference for Domestic Violence Survivors 2021-06-11T04:00:00Z Gilder responds that the salaries are in line with other stores, and that he will not seek leniency on her behalf. ‘Within the Law’ Is a Revival Focusing on Social Justice 2014-06-08T04:00:00Z In short, far too much fringe theatre begs our leniency and forgiveness. London's fringe theatre ? is it dead already? 2010-05-25T12:18:00Z Moments later, they menace the arrested man’s half-naked girlfriend, plying her with a false promise of leniency for her cooperation before tossing her aside with a flurry of racial invective. Trolled across concrete: why Mel Gibson's new film is a curious provocation 2019-03-22T04:00:00Z And will the leniency afforded such pairings survive the scrutiny of the #MeToo movement? Time's finally up for Hollywood's Lolita complex 2018-02-16T05:00:00Z After his conviction, Polanski fled the United States for fear a deal for leniency with prosecutors would be overruled and he would get a lengthy prison term. Persecution a point of issue as Polanski's Dreyfus Affair movie... 2019-08-30T04:00:00Z On the other hand, she said, Israeli public opinion remained overwhelmingly against any hint of leniency. The Dovekeeper and the Children’s Intifada 2017-05-27T04:00:00Z She pleaded guilty to the charges but fought the sentencing, asking for leniency on the grounds of her charity work and her estrangement from the music industry. Lauryn Hill begins prison sentence for tax evasion 2013-07-09T11:07:11Z Trump's latest picks for possible leniency, aside from being well-known, were also cast members on his TV show "The Apprentice." Celebrity apprentice: Pardons for past cast members? 2018-05-31T04:00:00Z Analysts say her freedom provided a way for the politicised court to show leniency in a case that won attention around the world. Pussy Riot row 2012-11-20T18:44:43Z Polanski fled the United States in 1978 for fear a deal for leniency with prosecutors would be overruled and he would get a lengthy prison term. Polanski's Dreyfus affair film premieres at Venice amid controversy 2019-08-30T04:00:00Z He turned to Yavapai County Judge Warren Darrow and pleaded for leniency for the man he considered a friend. Guru's attorneys argue for sentence of probation 2011-11-15T20:27:13Z In a letter to the court asking for leniency, the boys' father described them as conscientious men who work hard and volunteer in their community. Mom: 'He is a genius with no brain' 2012-03-07T16:57:00Z Reminding the judge of the actor’s extensive volunteer work and donations to charitable causes, the supporters have sent letters to Linn asking for leniency: probation or community service instead of a prison sentence. Jussie Smollett to learn fate after staged attack conviction 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z Jurors “clearly rejected the testimony of a drug-dealing former club director and five other dealers who pleaded guilty to drug-conspiracy charges and agreed to testify against Mr. Gatien in return for leniency,” The Times reported. Peter Gatien, the ’90s ‘Club King,’ Wants His Final Say 2020-04-02T04:00:00Z A plea by Norman Mailer to the governor of New York, seeking executive leniency on his behalf. Steal This Archive? Abbie Hoffman’s Papers Become a College Collection 2019-10-27T04:00:00Z Some have paid the price for their leniency. Nature With Chirps, but No Tweets 2018-03-22T04:00:00Z In Italian mafia parlance, there are two different concepts – of a penitente, and of a pentito – the former begs forgiveness, the latter squeals on his former comrades in exchange for leniency in sentencing. Aniello Arena: the Italian gangster who turned movie star 2013-02-17T00:02:02Z Or is it a canny politician with a U-Store-It full of baggage requesting leniency at the time most critical to his election prospects? After ripping Romney, Gingrich pledges 'positive' campaign 2011-12-13T15:30:00Z The offence usually carries a minimum of 10 years in jail, unless the judge decides on leniency. Five years in jail for Michael Douglas's son for selling drugs 2010-04-20T17:09:00Z The judge said Douglas did not deserve any leniency for admitting to taking the drugs because he lied to investigators when they asked where he obtained them. Michael Douglas' son handed more prison time 2011-12-21T19:24:05Z The idea is not to tattle or complain, but to express sympathy and suggest leniency in allowing parents to meet emergencies. Miss Manners: Woman’s exit from job results in competing explanations 2016-01-03T05:00:00Z He is therefore, at time of writing, the year's most experienced and prolific debutant, and since first-time novelists deserve a degree of leniency it should be said that nothing objectionable appears in before page 10. Heartbreak by Craig Raine 2010-07-04T11:43:00Z Other international musicians including Sting and the Red Hot Chili Peppers have also appealed for leniency. Madonna appeal over Pussy Riot 2012-08-08T12:18:37Z In writing to the prosecutor, he may have hoped for leniency, but in January he was sentenced to 20 years in prison. As Stolen Van Goghs Return to View, a Thief Tells All 2017-03-19T04:00:00Z This week, someone released videos of the interviews defendants gave in exchange for leniency. Televising Trump's trial would make Jack Smith's job harder. Here's why it should be allowed anyway 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Colorado coach Deion Sanders asked that the four Beaumont High students suspected of stealing valuables from his team’s Rose Bowl locker room be treated with leniency. 'This shouldn't ruin their lives.' Chip Kelly calls for leniency in locker-room thefts 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Gary Dugan, CIO at Dalma Capital, said the move underscores the significant structural challenges facing the US economy, characterized by unsustainable levels of debt and fiscal leniency. Asia stocks rise ahead of US inflation data; yen stumbles 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z He also begged for leniency for his younger friend. Destined to die in prison, he vowed to change his life. How he found redemption and his freedom 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z But there is a certain leniency, considering that Ukraine is in the middle of a war. Ukraine gets European Commission backing for talks on Ukraine membership 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Federal prosecutors have asked for an 18-month prison sentence, while Paradis’ lawyers have argued for leniency based on his extensive undercover recordings and, more recently, his assistance to the State Bar. Prominent L.A. attorney accused of misleading judge in DWP scandal 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z On Tuesday, Sanders had called for leniency regarding those accused of stealing jewelry, headphones and cash from his team’s locker room. 'This shouldn't ruin their lives.' Chip Kelly calls for leniency in locker-room thefts 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z The defense argued the three, who have not yet been sentenced, falsely implicated Bankman-Fried in a bid to win leniency at sentencing. Ex-crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried convicted of defrauding FTX customers 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z The early pleas and the favorable punishment — probation rather than jail — could foreshadow similar outcomes for additional defendants who may see an admission of guilt and cooperation as their best hope for leniency. Jenna Ellis becomes latest Trump lawyer to plead guilty over efforts to overturn Georgia’s election 2023-10-24T04:00:00Z His own court-appointed attorney, Susan Kellman, declined to ask for a lighter sentence, noting her client was not interested in distancing himself from the Islamic State fighters in exchange for leniency. Former Brooklyn resident sentenced to life in prison for aiding Islamic State group as sniper 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z As the trial entered its third week, Singh became the third former member of the inner circle to testify against Bankman-Fried after reaching a cooperation deal in a bid for leniency at sentencing. Ex-FTX exec was ‘horrified’ last year when he learned of $13 billion shortfall 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z Ellison testified under a cooperation deal that could win her leniency at sentencing. Star witness Caroline Ellison says FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried hoped to be U.S. president someday 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z Samuels’ family had begged the judge for leniency, insisting the 50-year-old repeat felon was a good family man. Feds bust illegal immigrant in gun-buying conspiracy 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z Ellison testified under a cooperation deal that could win her leniency when she is sentenced. Star witness Caroline Ellison starts testimony at FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z Wang is the first of a trio of former top executives slated to testify against Bankman-Fried after pleading guilty to fraud charges in cooperation deals that could win them substantial leniency at sentencing. FTX co-founder testifies against Sam Bankman-Fried, saying they committed crimes and lied to public 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z Seattle’s reputation for leniency is known far and wide. Seattle can’t enforce laws until King County fixes jail staffing | Editorial 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z Some informants, however, were repeatedly used by law enforcement and received leniency in their own cases. The use of jailhouse snitches in Orange County bungled at least 57 criminal cases, public defender says 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z Cannon’s lawyer, Takiya Wheeler, also begged for leniency, saying the felon’s 10-year-old son would “suffer the most” from his father’s crime and incarceration. Feds bust illegal immigrant in gun-buying conspiracy 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z Ryan Hanson, the couple's son, reading a victim personal statement in court on behalf of himself and sister Sherri, asked the judge "for all your leniency and goodwill" in sentencing their mother. Teresa Hanson jailed for life after stabbing husband to death 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z The newspaper report said Hong expressed her remorse and asked for leniency at the trial so that she could "return and continue to contribute to the society and the country." Vietnam jails environmental activist for 3 years for tax fraud 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z They’ve also suggested that a witness, a housekeeper who says she sold Kouri Richins the drugs, had motivation to lie as she sought leniency in the face of state and federal drug charges. Jailhouse letter adds wrinkle in case of mom accused of killing husband, then writing kids’ book 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z The teen’s defense attorneys had asked for leniency, saying the teen had basically raised himself. Texas teen sentenced to 40 years after killing a student and injuring another in school shooting 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z For many families, this sort of leniency can be very helpful when an adult child has problems early in their adult life. How Long Can I Remain Under My Parents’ Health Insurance? 2018-06-26T04:00:00Z If you are on probation for a first DUI, then you are likely to receive more leniency. What Will Happen in Court for Driving on a Suspended License While on Probation for a Past DUI? 2018-06-26T04:00:00Z At her sentencing, Coronel asked for leniency for the sake of her children. Emma Coronel: El Chapo Guzmán's wife released from prison 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z His lawyers asked the court for leniency, saying Klyushin had no prior criminal history and has already been seriously punished. Wealthy Russian with Kremlin ties gets 9 years in prison for hacking and insider trading scheme 2023-09-07T04:00:00Z Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, had been arguing in court for leniency. What we could all learn from the Proud Boys trials 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z Mr Thaksin clearly hoped for leniency as a part of that deal, and King Vajiralongkorn has responded quickly to his request for a pardon, reducing his eight-year sentence to just one. Thaksin: Former Thai PM's prison sentence reduced to a year 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z In court, Biggs pleaded for leniency and expressed remorse for his actions. Proud Boys leader Joe Biggs sentenced to 17 years 2023-08-31T04:00:00Z Last month, prior to Macci’s sentencing, David Simon, the co-creator of “The Wire,” asked for leniency for the 71-year-old, citing the man’s issues with addiction and Williams’ dedication to public service and rehabilitation. Man who sold Michael K. Williams deadly dose of heroin sentenced to 10 years in prison 2023-08-21T04:00:00Z They’ve also suggested that a witness, a housekeeper who claims to have sold Richins the drugs, had motivation to lie as she sought leniency in the face of state and federal drug charges. No death penalty for a Utah mom accused of killing her husband, then writing a kid book about death 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z Willis campaigned on building leniency programs for some low-level offenders, but also adopted a hard line on violent crime and gang activity. Fani Willis, the steely Georgia prosecutor who charged Trump 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z All three have pleaded guilty to criminal charges in cooperation agreements with the government that could earn them leniency at sentencing. Testimony from Sam Bankman-Fried’s trusted inner circle will be used to convict him, prosecutors say 2023-08-14T04:00:00Z In exchange for leniency, he started working for the FBI. A judge called an FBI operative a ‘villain.’ Ruling comes too late for 2 convicted in terror sting 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z In letters to the judge pleading for leniency, Kerr’s family and supporters described him as a veteran who grew up poor, struggled with alcohol, suffers from emphysema, and supports five of his eight grandchildren. Former Adelanto mayor sentenced to prison in cannabis bribery scheme 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z As legal experts have repeatedly pointed out, it's in Nauta and De Oliveira's interest to flip on Trump, testifying against him in exchange for leniency from the prosecution. New Mar-a-Lago charges revive an old question: Why are so many people foolishly loyal to Trump? 2023-07-31T04:00:00Z After the verdict, attorney Brown said he will request that sentencing take place in juvenile court, which could result in more leniency. Squeegee worker guilty of manslaughter in case exemplifying Baltimore’s racial and class divides 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z She has agreed to testify against Bankman-Fried as part of a deal that could result in leniency. Sam Bankman-Fried should be jailed until trial, prosecutor says, citing bail violations 2023-07-26T04:00:00Z But he noted that Macci had been shown leniency before, citing four previous convictions that ended in sentences of time served. Man sentenced to 30 months in death of ‘The Wire’ actor 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z He asked for leniency, saying his wife and teenage children needed him at home. Colorado businessman gets over 5 years in prison for ‘We Build The Wall’ fundraiser fraud 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z She has agreed to testify against Bankman-Fried, 31, as part of a deal that could result in leniency. Prosecutors say FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is harassing a key witness at his upcoming trial 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z Seven people pleaded with presiding Judge Walton McLeod IV for leniency, including two of Leon’s sons, a sister, and a former Lexington council member. Bribes. Murder. Suicide. The death of South Carolina’s Mexican combo-plate king 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z Pollet says a statewide version would have given landlords more leniency to increase rent and cover the cost of improvements and maintenance, such as adding air conditioning or similar pricey upgrades. Councilmember Sawant proposes rent control in Seattle 2023-07-17T04:00:00Z District Court Judge Timothy Black gave Borges the low end of the 5- to 8-year range recommended by federal prosecutors after he expressed remorse at his sentencing hearing and asked for leniency. Prominent lobbyist appeals 5-year prison sentence in historic Ohio corruption scheme 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z District Judge Timothy Black said his sentencing decision was affected by Householder’s failure to show remorse, instead focusing his plea for leniency on the impacts his imprisonment would have on his wife, children and friends. Former Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder appeals 20-year prison term in massive corruption scheme 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z David Simon, the co-creator of HBO’s “The Wire,” this week has called for leniency for one of the men charged in connection to the death of the show’s star Michael K. Williams. 'The Wire' creator asks mercy for man charged in star Michael K. Williams' death 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z The Wire co-creator David Simon has asked a judge for leniency when sentencing a man charged in the drug death of actor Michael K Williams. The Wire creator seeks leniency for drug dealer in Michael K Williams' death 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z JD Sports also said no current or former directors or senior management of JD were involved in the offending conduct and that it signed a leniency agreement with the CMA last month. Leicester City facing £880k fine for fixing replica kit prices 2023-07-05T04:00:00Z He said the defense didn’t submit any mitigation materials and wasn’t asking for leniency. Seattle man sentenced for ‘horrific’ murder, sexual violation of Yakama woman 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z As a handcuffed Borges left the courtroom, he looked back at his wife Kate, who had delivered an impassioned plea for leniency to the judge, and could be heard saying, “Bye, babe.” Ex-Ohio GOP chair, lobbyist Matt Borges shows remorse, gets 5 years for role in $60M bribery scheme 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z Simon, however, believes Macci deserves leniency as a victim of addiction. 'The Wire' creator asks mercy for man charged in star Michael K. Williams' death 2023-07-07T04:00:00Z The defendant identifies as nonbinary and uses they/them pronouns, but many of the victims and victims’ relatives reject those preferences as an attempt to win leniency. A Mother Had Three Minutes to Address Her Son’s Killer 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z In Portland, Oregon, which suffered nightly riots for several weeks, the rioters received significant leniency. Whistleblower: FBI threatened to fire agents who criticized emphasis on Jan. 6 investigations 2023-06-25T04:00:00Z A source close to prosecutors said some Justice officials are worried that other defendants in tax cases will cite Hunter Biden’s plea deal as a reason for leniency. Va. mom of 6-year-old who shot teacher will cite Hunter Biden’s plea deal for leniency, lawyer says 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z Victims who testified about their mistreatment say they are frustrated by the leniency that the police and courts have shown. Addicts Went in for Treatment. Instead They Were Enslaved. 2023-06-18T04:00:00Z That said, borrowers must take action if they want to stay out of default after this year-long leniency period ends. It might seem tempting to not pay your student loans. Here’s why that’s a bad idea 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z He has to say that stuff to convince his valet not to flip on him, knowing that it's very likely prosecutors will offer Nauta some leniency in exchange for evidence against his boss. Republicans, take note: The tragic tale of Walt Nauta shows loyalty to Trump ends in sorrow 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z The advanced age of many gangsters often becomes a factor at sentencing hearings, when bids for leniency tend to rely heavily on litanies of medications, impairments, illnesses and other ravages of time. One last job? 60-somethings with mob ties charged in jewel heists 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z If this case follows the patterns of others, prosecutors may later offer Nauta leniency in exchange for cooperating in the case against Trump, the more senior figure. Trump’s Indictment Is Unavoidably Political 2023-06-10T04:00:00Z White’s lawyer Tim Game urged for leniency because of his client’s cognitive difficulties at the time of the crime as well as his dysfunctional background. Brother of gay American attacked on Sydney cliff in 1988 says killer deserves no leniency 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z He said Sapega’s parents had asked for leniency after her conviction and sentencing last June to six years imprisonment. Belarus’ leader pardons woman arrested with her dissident journalist boyfriend in plane incident 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z It’s long been a truism that attitudes about crime and punishment are cyclical, characterized by pendulum swings of leniency followed by a desire to crack down and lock up everybody indefinitely. Opinion: What happened to criminal justice reform? 2023-06-05T04:00:00Z The judge veered toward leniency with members lower in the Oath Keepers’ hierarchy. Two More Oath Keepers Members Receive Sentences for Sedition in Jan. 6 Case 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z The letter Stewart sent to the judge asking for leniency said that he did not believe he did anything wrong. The making of a right-wing martyr 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z In seeking leniency for Rhodes, his lawyers cited his military service and told the judge that Rhodes’ writings and statements were all “protected political speech.” Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes faces sentencing for seditious conspiracy in Jan. 6 attack 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z “Saipov is an unabashed terrorist — a proud murderer who deserves no leniency and should be punished to the fullest extent of the law,” prosecutors wrote. ‘Destroyed my life’: Families of 8 killed in NYC bike path attack share pain at sentencing 2023-05-17T04:00:00Z "Whoever are the planners and whoever incited these miscreants ... they don't deserve any leniency," Sharif said. Pakistan to try ex-PM Khan's violent supporters under army laws 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z It would be a striking show of leniency by a notoriously tough regulator. The $69 Billion Microsoft-Activision Deal Faces a Big E.U. Test 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z The report concludes that the ECB applies its rules inconsistently, exercises leniency towards the highest-risk lenders, takes too long to make capital decisions, and does not always have adequate supervisory staff. Audit finds holes in ECB's management of bank credit risk 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z It did not identify the countries pushing for more leniency toward Myanmar despite international outrage against continuing military attacks in the country. ASEAN leader acknowledges no progress toward ending Myanmar’s deadly civil strife 2023-05-10T04:00:00Z The court will also decide the fate of President Biden’s executive powers in two big cases, one covering his student loan forgiveness plan and the other his attempt to grant leniency to illegal immigrants. Supreme Court rulings on race, elections expected in coming weeks 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z According to the Wall Street Journal, judge William Orrick said he was showing Sullivan leniency partly because this was the first case of its kind, but also because of his character. Ex-Uber security chief sentenced over covering up hack 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z “My sense is they will try to take leniency to the extent they can while still being consistent with federal law.” Needing Younger Workers, Federal Officials Relax Rules on Past Drug Use 2023-04-30T04:00:00Z He asked Shannon for leniency in his sentencing, acknowledging Marshall’s brain may not have been fully developed when the incident occurred. Man who killed Va. military couple sentenced to life in prison 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z For all the leniency he has shown in cannabis trials, he has a reputation as an unsparing judge in other cases. Stern German Judge Objects to ‘Absurd’ Law Criminalizing Pot 2023-04-22T04:00:00Z Defense attorneys argued at the sentencing hearing that Potter deserved leniency because Wright was trying to drive away and Potter had the right to defend herself. Minnesota officer who fatally shot Daunte Wright to be freed 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z The EPA proposal would give leniency for methylene chloride’s continued use by the Defense Department — among other federal agencies — and makers of more climate-friendly coolants, the agency said. EPA proposes to ban most uses of methylene chloride, a toxic solvent 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Prosecutors could also try pressuring him through the threat of criminal charges and a promise of immunity or leniency if he testifies truthfully. Trump’s former financial chief Weisselberg gets out of jail 2023-04-19T04:00:00Z Germany and Lithuania are also for nuclear energy sanctions with leniency for those like Hungary and France who trade with Russia. Poland proposes fresh EU sanctions against Russia over Ukraine war 2023-04-18T04:00:00Z Analysts said leniency arose because the new realities of the Cold War with the Soviet Union meant that the Western powers needed Germany politically. Benjamin B. Ferencz, Last Surviving Nuremberg Prosecutor, Dies at 103 2023-04-08T04:00:00Z It is common for family members, friends, colleagues and associates of the defendant to submit letters in advance explaining why leniency is warranted. Opinion: Is Mark Ridley-Thomas saint or sinner? Or is there a third choice? 2023-04-07T04:00:00Z It is urging energy companies to show leniency to firms stuck on high contracts. Energy bill help cut: ‘We can only work four days' 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z The case was also seen as a test of Switzerland’s willingness to punish bankers for wrongdoing, but it has attracted criticism over what has been perceived as the leniency of the penalties imposed. Bankers are convicted of allowing a Putin ally to deposit millions in Swiss accounts. 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z But one of Faisal’s lawyers, Michael Fineman, asking for leniency, said Faisal had not committed violence, and “there is no evidence that Mr. Faisal ever planned any specific act of terrorism.” ISIS matchmaker gets 18 years in first trial under New York terrorism law 2023-03-23T04:00:00Z Bernardini impersonated Ball’s editor to convince the writer to send several unpublished manuscripts, Ball said in his letter pushing for leniency. Book thief in plot that duped famous authors avoids prison 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z The defense sought leniency, saying Osei was remorseful and a loving father with no prior criminal history who made “a poor and misguided decision.” Man gets 4 1/2 years for role in $8M online romance scam 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z When Michael Cohen stood before a federal judge to ask for leniency, he attributed much of his behavior to the influence of one man: Donald Trump. Michael Cohen’s Long Arc From Trump Ally to Chief Antagonist 2023-03-22T04:00:00Z Since taking office, Price has endorsed a plea bargain in one murder case that surprised even the judge because of its leniency. Oakland’s DA urges more lenient sentences even amid fears over crime 2023-03-20T04:00:00Z Sawant said the legislation would cover all tenants instead of leaving fairness and leniency to the discretion of the landlord. Seattle considers $10 cap on late fees for renters 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z His attorneys also submitted two dozen letters from people — including family members, clergy and Clayton County residents — attesting to his good character and asking the judge for leniency. Ex-sheriff convicted of civil rights abuses to be sentenced 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z Seeking leniency, Blazer met with federal prosecutors and the SEC in New York in June 2014. How an FBI agent’s wild Vegas weekend stained a probe into NCAA basketball corruption 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z “There are people who wish he would, regarding women priests, married priests, celibacy and all that. And then there are people who think he’s gone too much in the direction of leniency and mercy.” Pope Francis begins year 10 as 'a bit of a Californian.' That means lots of love — and hate 2023-03-12T05:00:00Z They said the outcome demonstrated that any trend toward leniency was at an end. Senate Clears Bill to Block D.C. Crime Law, Sending It to Biden After Reversal 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z It has also drawn criticism, however, for the leniency of the penalties sought by prosecutors. Swiss Bankers Charged With Overlooking Millions Tied to Putin’s Friend 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z It is common for defendants to challenge the credibility of cooperating witnesses, often arguing that they are motivated to lie and implicate others in a bid to win leniency. Analysis: Bankman-Fried's bid to shift blame complicated by new charges 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z “For those of us who have never been a problem patient, who go out of our way to do things the right way,” she said, “we should be granted a little more leniency.” As drug deaths soar, experts urge expanded access to methadone 2023-03-05T05:00:00Z At the sentencing hearing, people who wish to speak about the damage caused by Mr. Murdaugh or in support of showing him leniency will have the opportunity to do so. Alex Murdaugh will be sentenced on Friday. 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z Norman’s attorneys submitted several letters from family and friends asking for leniency, including from Norman’s mother and founder of the Sweetie Pie’s restaurants, Robbie Montgomery. Former Sweetie Pie’s star sentenced for nephew’s killing 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z The video of a 2021 interview that was posted online about two weeks ago shows a witness offering to provide information in the investigation into Young Thug in exchange for leniency, the newspaper reported. Judge in Young Thug trial orders probe of leaked evidence 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z In January 2022, a federal judge reduced Exotic’s sentence from 22 years to 21 years despite his pleas for leniency because of his cancer diagnosis. 'Tiger King's' Joe Exotic reportedly refuses treatment for cancer that may have spread 2023-02-24T05:00:00Z When liberal district attorneys reinforce criminal behavior through leniency by letting violent criminals walk, you are going to get more crime. Opinion | D.C. will have a crime problem until prosecutors get tough 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z She added that Kelly’s own abuse as a child and illiteracy throughout adulthood also justified leniency. Could R. Kelly essentially get a ‘life’ prison sentence? 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z Dozens of people Reuters interviewed in the city of Hatay, where the complex stood, accused contractors of using cheap or unsuitable material and authorities of showing leniency towards sub-standard building constructions. Turkey rages at shoddy construction after 'earthquake-proof' homes topple 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z Bonjean argued that traumas throughout Kelly’s life, including abuse as a child and illiteracy throughout adulthood, justified leniency in sentencing the singer. US prosecutors ask for 25 more years in prison for R. Kelly 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z “Ignoring the high rates of criminality in the District and doubling down on leniency for society’s violent criminals is a dereliction of duty,” Comer said Monday. House votes to block D.C. bills on noncitizen voting, criminal code 2023-02-09T05:00:00Z Nonetheless, the ministers are hoping to convince U.S. officials to allow more leniency over local production requirements for critical materials used in electric vehicle batteries, the first official said. French, German ministers to tell U.S. don't poach EU investments -sources 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z “No one knew the hobby of collecting would turn into an addiction,” his mother, Linda Nelson, wrote in pleading for leniency from the judge. Federal agent used DHS car to deliver packages for Amazon 2023-01-24T05:00:00Z Mr. Landry asked for some leniency, saying between a year and 18 months was reasonable. Woman stole nearly 50 years of VA benefits by pretending to be her dead mother 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z President Biden’s Justice Department is promising leniency for white-collar crime in corporate America, provided the bad actors come forward and report their own wrongdoing. Biden DOJ vows to go easy on white-collar criminals if they self-report, even slashing fines by 75% 2023-01-18T05:00:00Z “I told her white guilt is showing up in all this leniency,” Hughes, who is Black, told The Oregonian/OregonLive in an interview last week. Oregon governor ends term with flurry of pardons 2023-01-15T05:00:00Z His lawyers have argued for leniency, saying he should face 15 years behind bars. Prosecutors seek life term for man who abused college women 2023-01-13T05:00:00Z Thousands of people have signed a petition requesting leniency for Yamagami, and others have sent care packages to his relatives or the detention center. Lawyer: Suspect in Abe assassination to face murder charge 2023-01-12T05:00:00Z Under the previous chief, Charlie Beck, the department tried a new tack that showed leniency for an officer’s first offense but was followed by a lengthy suspension, or even termination, after a second incident. New LAPD policy lowers off-duty drinking limit 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z “Most of the people who previously advocated leniency are now saying, ‘If we don’t prosecute, we will continue to run into problems like we did on Sunday.’” Bolsonaro’s new life as a Florida man: Fast food runs and selfies 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z Defendants in the Portland cases saw more leniency, with the feds regularly accepting deals that dropped charges as long as someone completed community service. Two years later, the FBI is still on the hunt for Jan. 6 rioters 2023-01-05T05:00:00Z Prosecutors have signaled that they will seek a lengthy sentence for James, while defense attorneys called for leniency, citing James’s health and his relatively advanced age. Brooklyn subway shooter pleads guilty to terrorism charges 2023-01-03T05:00:00Z Brazilian food processor BRF SA on Wednesday signed a leniency agreement with local authorities over payments it must make to the South American country's government following accusations of graft. Explainer: How will Japan resolve shipping insurance for Russian LNG imports? 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z In a separate statement, BRF said it "understands that signing this leniency agreement puts an end to discussions regarding the past issue," adding that it does not condone illegal activity or improper conduct. Brazil's BRF signs $111 million leniency deal after graft accusations 2022-12-29T05:00:00Z Japanese media say he apparently decided to step down early in a bid for leniency. Japan ruling party lawmaker quits over funds scandal 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z Under the previous chief, Charlie Beck, the department tried a new tact that showed leniency for an officer’s first offense, but was followed by a lengthy suspension, or even termination, after a second incident. LAPD tells officers to celebrate responsibly after seven are arrested in DUI cases 2022-12-21T05:00:00Z Lawmakers have called for no leniency, saying chaos must not be tolerated, although the government also appears to be carefully calculating how severely it can afford to crack down. Column: The hijab is rallying protesters in Iran, but the unrest is about so much more 2022-12-19T05:00:00Z About 150 supporters wrote letters to the judge seeking leniency for Gabaee, including some expressing gratitude for the developer’s gifts to charity, according Robert Shapiro, his attorney. Beverly Hills developer gets 4 years in prison for bribing L.A. County official 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z "I think it's time to think about more rigorously interpreting the leniency of current government officials, who are irresponsibly and permissively indulging these criminal practices," said Fábio Trad, a federal lawmaker on Lula's transition team. Bolsonaro supporters who rioted in Brasilia will face punishment, says future minister 2022-12-13T05:00:00Z They argued that two of the state’s key witnesses, including co-defendant Thomas Jenkins, lack credibility and that their testimony was “bought and paid for” in exchange for leniency in their cases. Misplaced revenge sparked killing of Largo High student, prosecutors say 2022-12-11T05:00:00Z They said prosecutors’ case hinged on the unreliable account of a man who admitted to being involved in the killing and was seeking leniency in exchange for his testimony. Two gang members found guilty in killing of D.C. teen hit by stray bullet 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z Later, unbeknownst to his co-defendants, Leon agreed to cooperate with the government in exchange for leniency. Federal judge blasts Miami prosecutors for spying on defense 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z “I understand I did something wrong, and I beg for you for leniency,” he said. Beverly Hills developer gets 4 years in prison for bribing L.A. County official 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z A parliamentary statement cited by Amnesty, signed by 227 Iranian lawmakers, called on the judiciary to “show no leniency” to protesters by urgently issuing death sentences against them as “a lesson” to others. Iran Executes Man Over Nationwide Protests 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z The boys’ fathers also spoke in court, Mizan reported, asking the judge in near similar terms to punish their sons appropriately — but with leniency. Minors in Iran could face death penalty on protest-related charges 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z One factor is that state’s particular leniency toward granting exemptions from the vaccination rules; Texas law allows exemptions “for reasons of conscience, including a religious belief.” Column: COVID boosted anti-vaccine propaganda. Now measles and other childhood diseases are on the march 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z But that may not last, and it does not mean that the Communist Party authorities will treat all protesters with leniency. China Regroups to Snuff Out a Wave of Protests 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z A champion of aggressive drug laws earlier in his career, including the 1994 crime bill that led to mass incarceration, he has more recently embraced leniency for those convicted of minor drug offenses. Marijuana Pardons Affect Just a Sliver of Those Swept Up in the War on Drugs 2022-11-27T05:00:00Z “The officers are attempting to find their best opportunity for leniency,” Moore said during Tuesday’s hearing. All-civilian discipline panels are more lenient with LAPD officers, report finds 2022-11-24T05:00:00Z At the sentencing in July, Logan asked the judge for leniency. "Is the caller the killer?": How Jessica Logan’s 911 call for help became evidence against her 2022-11-22T05:00:00Z “My kids love that song and I hate it because they don’t even know what EDD is,” he told the judge in the case in a personal letter asking for leniency. Nuke Bizzle, rapper who stole pandemic money, says ‘everybody around was doing it’ 2022-11-20T05:00:00Z His mother and grandmother also spoke during sentencing, appealing to the judge for leniency due to his lifetime of mental health issues. Waukesha trial: US man sentenced to life for car-ramming attack 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z Some courts only allow defendants to argue mutual combat at sentencing in bids for leniency. Cops: ‘Hood CNN’ reporter’s murder solved but no prosecution 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z "She needs to leverage this status and extract some concessions in terms of fiscal leniency from the EU, as she prepares to hike the budget deficit for this year," said Galietti. Italy's new PM Meloni makes her first foreign trip to EU hub Brussels 2022-11-03T04:00:00Z Workers are probably encountering more leniency about producing less goods and services, because it’s too hard for employers to replace them. U.S. workers have gotten way less productive. No one is sure why. 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z So a majority of American prisoners see little, if any, benefit from leniency focused on nonviolent crime. More Equitable Justice 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z In a statement, the agency did say it was neither targeting nor granting leniency to anyone and said its decisions are made “regardless of nationality.” Afghan criminals will be released into U.S., former ICE director says 2022-10-30T04:00:00Z Bertino — previously identified as “Individual A” or “Person One” in Tarrio’s charging papers — this month became the group’s first member to plead guilty to seditious conspiracy, seeking leniency in exchange for “substantial cooperation.” Key Proud Boys Jan. 6 co-conspirator pleads guilty, Tarrio lawyer says 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z Ms. Griner, 32, unsuccessfully pleaded for leniency in a video link to the regional court. Russian court upholds WNBA star Brittney Griner’s 9-year sentence on drug charge 2022-10-25T04:00:00Z Wickremesinghe has promised leniency for those who committed violence unknowingly or at the instigation of others but promised to punish those who broke laws willfully. Sri Lanka urged to withdraw bill allowing broad detentions 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z Most records in the case — even the government’s memo seeking leniency filed this week — have been sealed for years. Oilman catches sentencing break for exposing Venezuela graft 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z “If the full details of Cubela’s involvement with CIA had come out in court,” the report continued, “Castro might have had little excuse for asking for leniency.” Rolando Cubela, who plotted with CIA to kill Cuba’s Castro, dies at 89 2022-10-08T04:00:00Z But Francis reintroduced them last year, saying his predecessors' leniency, while well-intentioned, was being "exploited" for ideological reasons. On Second Vatican Council anniversary, Pope urges Catholic unity 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z She added: “When an allegation is made against an individual, they are immediately removed and the investigation commences. There is zero leniency when an allegation is made.” Montgomery County priest accused of sexually abusing minors decades ago 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z In a statement, it said it had asked the police to investigate "the original distributor" of the photos, and would take "all possible legal action without any leniency to prevent further damage in the future". Police asked to investigate Blackpink photo leak 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z Iran’s decision to show leniency to the Namazis comes amid nationwide protests against the government that have gone on for two weeks and show no sign of abating. American Hostages Are Released From Venezuela and Iran 2022-10-01T04:00:00Z And he said he hoped that in exchange for bringing Aslanian and Rivera’s plan to light he would be given leniency in a separate criminal case, the complaint said. How feds choreographed elaborate fake murder to nab L.A. developer 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z Because of the Biden administration’s leniency, many illegal immigrants from beyond Mexico are hoping to get caught. $20 billion payday: Biden’s border surge sends smuggling prices soaring 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z In an interview from prison, Lathan said he felt some optimism when he got the D.A.'s letter, although he recognized that it didn’t guarantee him the right to a new trial or other leniency. Did a cop's racist remark need to be disclosed? For a prisoner, the answer took years 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z Superior Court Judge Ronnie Thompson rejected requests for leniency by Wilson’s attorneys, who noted that he had no prior criminal record. Georgia man sentenced to 10 years in teen girl’s road death 2022-09-20T04:00:00Z He said the immigration debate should be over how much leniency to show, and urged Congress to take up a bill offering citizenship rights to millions of illegal immigrants. Migrant busing campaign exposes extreme rift over America’s borders 2022-09-18T04:00:00Z Prosecutors also would consider whether companies have previously broken laws when determining whether they should be granted leniency — something that is regularly ignored in corporate crimes. DOJ announces incentives for companies to deter corporate crime 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z The depositors who have taken matters into their own hands have enjoyed widespread public sympathy, and have been treated with relative leniency by law enforcement. Depositors storm four banks as Lebanon’s cash crisis worsens 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z Companies will also be required to come forward more quickly with evidence of suspected misdeeds to get leniency, and could eventually be rewarded for clawing back money from executives that break the law. DOJ unveils more ‘carrots’ to ramp up corporate crime probes 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z Packer’s younger sister, Kimberly Rice, wrote a letter asking the judge for leniency. Rioter who wore ‘Camp Auschwitz’ sweatshirt gets jail term 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z But the pollsters said those numbers flip when voters are given a specific choice between a Democrat who backs leniency toward illegal immigrants already here, versus a Republican who opposes citizenship for illegal immigrants. Migrant busing campaign exposes extreme rift over America’s borders 2022-09-18T04:00:00Z Under the guidance, prosecutors would not grant companies “cooperation credit” — which refers to giving people or companies leniency for cooperating — if they intentionally delay an investigation by, for example, stalling in producing necessary documents. DOJ announces incentives for companies to deter corporate crime 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z The agency is trying to motivate more people to come forward, through the promise of leniency or other benefits, to identify wrongdoing. Justice Department seeks to entice companies to be better corporate citizens. 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z Last October, Monaco announced a coming crackdown on companies, with a key plank: trying to motivate more people, whether through the promise of leniency or other benefits, to come forward. An 11th-Hour Deal to Avert Rail Chaos 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z At her sentencing, she tearfully pleaded for leniency. Hermès Bags and Millions in Cash: The Fall of Malaysia’s Najib Razak 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z Police rely on informants in a wide range of cases, compensating them with money or leniency in their own cases yet often providing little or no training. Woman’s rape cries go unheard in unmonitored drug sting 2022-09-13T04:00:00Z The group wants the Justice Department to eliminate leniency deals to repeat corporate offenders instead of just “disfavoring” them, which Monaco said the department would do. DOJ announces incentives for companies to deter corporate crime 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z Last October, Ms. Monaco announced a coming crackdown on companies, with a key plank: trying to motivate more people, whether through the promise of leniency or other benefits, to come forward. Justice Department seeks to entice companies to be better corporate citizens. 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z Underage offenders in Sweden are already facing less leniency if they commit serious crimes, as the government said last month that it would increase the sentence for serious weapons crimes. Gun Violence Epidemic Looms Large Over a Swedish Election 2022-09-10T04:00:00Z He said he knew about the deputy’s killing and would talk to them “if he could receive consideration for leniency” in unrelated charges, the warrant application says. Man charged in Maryland deputy sheriff’s 1971 killing 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z When asked about the bold escape Tuesday, his lawyer, Devin Burstein, who pushed for more leniency for his client, said: “At this time, I have no comment, sorry.” Fat Leonard’s escape as stunning as his Navy bribery case 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z But in his letter, Mr Miles asked schools to "provide leniency" regarding the need for branded uniforms in the new term. Cost of living: School uniform logos could be scrapped in Wales 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z He questioned why prosecutors argued that Webster didn’t deserve leniency for his 25 years of service to his country and New York City. Ex-NYPD officer gets 10 years in prison for Jan. 6 attack 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z Niranjan’s reasons for turning on his friend aren’t addressed in court filings, but prosecutors typically offer leniency, or even immunity, to those who cooperate. How a Wall Street bromance ended with pal wearing a wire 2022-08-28T04:00:00Z Public Works Deputy Director for Operations DiJaida Durden wrote to the judge asking for leniency for her former boss, explaining that she worked for Nuru for 19 years starting as a cement mason. Ex-San Francisco official sentenced to 7 years in prison 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z Since the judges of these courts were paid a percentage of the worth of the goods they recovered, leniency was rare. U.S. History 2014-12-30T00:00:00Z At sentencing, rioters often ask for leniency on the grounds that they already have experienced severe consequences for their crimes. Some Capitol rioters try to profit from their Jan. 6 crimes 2022-08-14T04:00:00Z "This was possible because he continued the strong risk management policy of the company that leaves no scope for leniency." Saudi Aramco's Amin Nasser: a homegrown engineer who reached the top 2022-08-14T04:00:00Z Griner asked the court for leniency but was sentenced last Thursday to 9½ years in prison. Russia confirms prisoner swap talks as U.S. hopes for Griner, Whelan release 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z He highlighted his health problems and asked for leniency and a second chance. Ex-San Francisco official sentenced to 7 years in prison 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z Congress repeatedly pushed for greater rights for freed people and a far more thorough reconstruction of the South, while Johnson pushed for leniency and a swifter reintegration. U.S. History 2014-12-30T00:00:00Z Lotte Group Chairman Shin Dong-bin and two other top business leaders will be pardoned as well, extending South Korea’s history of leniency toward convicted business tycoons and major white-collar crimes. South Korea to pardon Samsung’s Lee, other corporate giants 2022-08-11T04:00:00Z A Russian judge on Thursday rejected Griner’s plea for leniency and her apology for “an honest mistake” in bringing the cannabis oil vape cartridges into the country. Russia signals willingness to discuss prisoner swap with U.S. 2022-08-05T04:00:00Z Her legal team has appealed for leniency in the case, arguing that she has contributed to Russian society and that she did not intend to break the law. ‘I made an honest mistake,’ Griner tells the court. 2022-08-04T04:00:00Z In a speech to Parliament on Wednesday, Wickremesinghe promised leniency for those who took to violence unknowingly or at the instigation of others. Rights group says Sri Lanka harassed, intimidated protesters 2022-08-03T04:00:00Z Her lawyers made their case for leniency last week, arguing that she did not intend to break Russian law. Brittney Griner back in Russian court amid hopes of a prisoner swap 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z In arguing for leniency for Greg McMichael, Balbo noted his client served three decades in law enforcement and “never received any complaints in his personnel file for racism, harassment, or police brutality.” Ahmaud Arbery pursuer seeks leniency in hate crimes sentence 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z She asked the judge for leniency, saying Trump, not Reffitt, was ultimately responsible for what happened Jan. 6. First Jan. 6 defendant convicted at trial receives longest sentence of 7 years 2022-08-01T04:00:00Z She has pleaded guilty in the charges and testified for the first time on Wednesday, asking for leniency. U.S. officials hope public pressure will bring Russian release of prisoners 2022-07-28T04:00:00Z Prosecutors on Wednesday asked Griner whether she admitted to the crime, a key factor used by Russian courts to determine leniency in sentencing. U.S. offers deal to Russia to free Brittney Griner as she testifies in Moscow 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z With her guilty plea making the verdict all but a foregone conclusion, Ms. Griner’s lawyers have been arguing for leniency. U.S. Offers to Swap Russian Arms Dealer for Griner and Whelan 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z The Phoenix Mercury player returned to court Tuesday, where her defense team called witnesses to support their case for leniency after she pleaded guilty to carrying cannabis oil into Russia. Brittney Griner prepares to testify this week in Russian trial 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z “If we considered leniency for those who committed such crimes it would have been cruel and without sympathy for the victims,” he said. Widespread condemnation of Myanmar’s execution of prisoners 2022-07-26T04:00:00Z For years, Democrats and Republicans competed for those voters on the issue of immigration, figuring leniency was the way to Latino voters’ hearts. Democrats welcome sale of Spanish-speaking radio stations, say it will counter ‘disinformation’ 2022-07-24T04:00:00Z The announcement came hours after Griner faced the most crucial moment yet in her Moscow trial on drug charges, giving evidence to a judge in a bid for leniency. U.S. offers deal to Russia to free Brittney Griner as she testifies in Moscow 2022-07-27T04:00:00Z In a letter to the judge, Reffitt outlined a string of family traumas since 2020 including medical and mental health emergencies and pleaded for leniency for the sake of his family. Citing terrorism, U.S. seeks 15-year prison sentence in Jan. 6 case 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z This month’s Tour de France is regularly screening all cyclists but is offering some leniency to those who test positive and are asymptomatic. How the World Athletics Championships and Oregon officials have prepared for COVID-19 2022-07-16T04:00:00Z District Judge Beryl A. Howell and asked for leniency, apologizing for their actions and saying they hoped to return soon to their families and young children. N.Y. men who pepper-sprayed officers on Jan. 6 sentenced to 44 months 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z Chicago Superintendent David Brown argued for leniency for Jovanovich earlier this year and suggested to the Chicago Police Board that he receive a one-year suspension. Chicago cop accused of striking woman at protest resigns 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z She also pointed out that someone who has been deported and sneaks back in has committed a felony, making them an odd choice for government leniency. DHS erases barrier to legal status for some illegal immigrants 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z Bondy asked Oetken to treat his client with leniency because he complied with congressional subpoenas, but the judge declined to do so. Former Giuliani associate Lev Parnas sentenced to 20 months in prison 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z In presentence papers, defense lawyers criticized prosecutors for rejecting attempts by Parnas to cooperate in return for leniency at sentencing, saying the government used statements from Parnas only to “thwart his potential trial testimony.” Giuliani associate Parnas sentenced to 20 months in prison 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Maxwell’s lawyers argued she deserves leniency because she, too, was vulnerable when she met Epstein after her father, Robert Maxwell, a controversial media mogul, died under suspicious circumstances. Epstein accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell sentenced to 20 years in prison 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z In letters to the judge, six of Maxwell’s seven living siblings pleaded for leniency. Ghislaine Maxwell to be sentenced in Epstein sex abuse case 2022-06-27T04:00:00Z That didn’t mollify analysts who said the overall thrust of the new memo is to pursue leniency. DHS erases barrier to legal status for some illegal immigrants 2022-07-05T04:00:00Z The only surviving suspected member of the Islamic State attack team that terrorized Paris in 2015 pleaded for leniency Monday in his final appearance in court, acknowledging “mistakes” but declaring: “I’m not a murderer.” World Digest: June 27, 2022 2022-06-27T04:00:00Z Ravenell sent the court 88 letters from lawyers, judges, former clients, faith leaders, friends and his wife supporting him as he asked for leniency. Baltimore lawyer sentenced for money laundering scheme 2022-06-25T04:00:00Z Prosecutors also urged the judge to reject Maxwell’s pleas for leniency on the grounds that she has suffered in extraordinary ways in jail while awaiting trial and afterward. Feds: Ghislaine Maxwell deserves at least 30 years in prison 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z In their presentencing submission, lawyers for the Soviet-born businessman argued that their client deserves leniency in part because he cooperated with Congress, calling it “timely and material.” Giuliani associate seeks to avoid prison at June sentencing 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z Mr. Wright’s relatives at the time expressed outrage at what they saw as the leniency of the sentence. Minnesota City Reaches $3.2 Million Settlement in Daunte Wright Shooting 2022-06-22T04:00:00Z Incarcerated people can sometimes jeopardize themselves physically in exchange for leniency. Page-to-Screen: 'Spiderhead' the movie squanders George Saunders' classic short story 2022-06-17T04:00:00Z “We are asking you, your honor, by using your discretion to show mercy and leniency to restore Ken back to the community,” Brown-Ravenell said. Baltimore lawyer sentenced for money laundering scheme 2022-06-25T04:00:00Z They also cite Maxwell's abusive upbringing and alleged mistreatment in prison as reasons for leniency. Ghislaine Maxwell lawyers want sentence 'well below' recommended term 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z They said in court papers in Manhattan federal court that Maxwell deserves leniency, and called it “a travesty of justice for her to face a sentence that would have been appropriate for Epstein.” Lawyers urge leniency at sentencing for Ghislaine Maxwell 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z But — say it with me now! — crime matters a lot to voters, and when it increases, the political support for leniency is apt to evaporate. Opinion | A better way for Democrats to talk about rising crime 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z Is San Francisco a city that practices tough love or leniency? What a San Francisco vote says about the US left 2022-06-11T04:00:00Z Another progressive prosecutor, George Gascón in Los Angeles, who announced on his first day as district attorney eliminating cash bail and greater leniency for low-level offenses, is also facing a potential recall. California Sends Democrats and the Nation a Message on Crime 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z He didn’t receive any leniency because of the injuries to Taylor Ward or Anthony Rendon. Column: Angels general manager Perry Minasian makes the tough call, but it better be right one 2022-06-08T04:00:00Z They also said leniency is deserved because she had a “difficult, traumatic childhood with an overbearing, narcissistic, and demanding father” that made her “vulnerable to Epstein, whom she met right after her father’s death.” Lawyers urge leniency at sentencing for Ghislaine Maxwell 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z But some worry that leniency has emboldened a small number of young criminals, including in Connecticut, where state lawmakers passed legislation to clamp down on youth crime. In historic shift, far fewer teens face adult US courts 2022-06-06T04:00:00Z But his message of leniency for perpetrators has rankled residents of the city, many of whom feel unsafe and violated by property crimes. In San Francisco, Democrats Are at War With Themselves Over Crime 2022-06-05T04:00:00Z Biden also recently pardoned three people and commuted the sentences of 75 nonviolent drug offenders, amid calls for leniency in a system that disproportionately affects people of color. Black voters’ support for Biden has cooled, poll finds 2022-06-04T04:00:00Z McIrath called Scott’s defense a “hail Mary” tactic to try to get leniency. Man who faked death gets 85 years for sexual assault of teen 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z Another resident who identified himself simply as Pastor Abraham pleaded for leniency, saying okada riding provided vital income for many. Lagos okadas: Nigeria crushes 2,000 motorcycle taxis 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z Trump said that as president, he showed too much leniency to Democratic politicians running major cities and that he would act differently if he were elected again. Trump, Cruz join NRA leaders in defiant response to Uvalde shooting 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z A defence lawyer asked for leniency, saying the two soldiers had been following orders and repented. Two Russian soldiers plead guilty in new war crimes trial in Ukraine 2022-05-26T04:00:00Z Duggar’s mother, Michelle, and wife, Anna — who gave birth to their seventh child last year — both wrote letters to Brooks pleading for leniency and attesting to his alleged skills as a father. TLC star Josh Duggar sentenced to more than 12 years in prison for child pornography 2022-05-25T04:00:00Z In later proceedings in federal court, his lawyers argued that his trial lawyer had failed to investigate or present evidence about his intellectual and developmental disabilities that might have prompted the jury to show leniency. Supreme Court Limits Inmates’ Challenges Based on Bad Legal Help 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z In another effort to address racial justice, Biden recently pardoned three people and commuted the sentences of 75 nonviolent drug offenders, amid calls for leniency in a system that disproportionately affects people of color. Two years after Floyd’s death, little movement on police reform in Washington 2022-05-23T04:00:00Z More than 20,000 Ukrainians stormed the U.S.-Mexico border last month, showing up at border crossings and asking to be let in under a new leniency policy from the Biden administration. 20,000 Ukrainians jumped U.S. border in April 2022-05-17T04:00:00Z He agreed he was deportable, but argued for leniency in a case before the immigration courts, which are an administrative branch within the Justice Department. Supreme Court limits the ability of illegal immigrants to appeal deportation decisions 2022-05-16T04:00:00Z On Friday, the association said it was “grateful to the judge for demonstrating leniency in the sentencing.” Ex-Nurse Convicted in Fatal Medication Error Gets Probation 2022-05-15T04:00:00Z The prosecutor had allegedly suggested leniency for the juror’s son to secure an advantage in the murder trial. Last person charged in murder of transgender woman sentenced to 7 years 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z House investigators wrote that “despite this apparent attempt to impede oversight,” the FDA still identified serious quality concerns, but granted Emergent some leniency. Emergent hid evidence of COVID vaccine problems at plant, report says 2022-05-10T04:00:00Z Stanovaya, the Russian political analyst, said it was clear from the meeting that Putin was treating Shoigu with leniency, which means the Russian leader probably isn’t prepared to punish him publicly. Russia’s ultimate political survivor faces a wartime reckoning 2022-05-08T04:00:00Z So how was this sex offender allowed any leniency? I feel let down by the system, voyeurism victim says 2022-05-07T04:00:00Z In normal times, the convicted sex offender’s request for leniency would have been met with a swift, emphatic “no” from the Los Angeles County district attorney’s office. The Los Angeles D.A.’s office is at war with itself. How does anything get done? 2022-05-03T04:00:00Z Prosecutors could also seek leniency for Ulrich, who otherwise could face up to 78 months in prison under federal guidelines. Second Oath Keepers member pleads guilty to seditious conspiracy 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z The approach was crystallized in their attacks on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson during her Supreme Court confirmation hearings last month, as they accused her of leniency in sentencing. Drug Sentencing Bill Is in Limbo as Midterm Politics Paralyze Congress 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z Corinthians striker Willian used social media to protest against the leniency, and many other footballers followed. CONMEBOL pledges to beef up sanctions for racist incidents 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z Defense attorney Jonathan Laidlaw argued for leniency, saying his client hadn’t spent money on a “lavish lifestyle” but rather on child support, rent and legal and business expenses. Tennis great Boris Becker gets 2 1/2 years in prison 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z She said leniency, or taking a longer-term view of repayments of the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Scheme, would help embattled businesses. Number of firms in critical financial distress rises sharply 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z Often the charges are dropped because they likely are unjustified, it said, while white people are more likely to get leniency. State report details bias in Minneapolis Police Department 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z "The empirical evidence, however, shows that corporations that receive leniency agreements instead of facing prosecution are not deterred from reoffending." Moguls get a "free pass": Prosecutions of corporate criminals hit record low under Merrick Garland 2022-04-27T04:00:00Z He said Hedden explained that he was hoping for a lighter sentence through cooperation, and he wouldn’t get leniency from U.S. Jury deliberates in Illinois guards’ trial in fatal beating 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z In a written statement, the group said it had identified 170 people in the area who had been killed since 2018 because of leniency by judges or failures in the bail system. How a Crime-Fighting Institution Took a Partisan Turn 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z He suggested the White House should keep the policy in place until it has a plan to deal with the surge of migrants expected to take advantage of Mr. Biden’s leniency. Democratic senator calls for border wall construction, exposes rift over Biden policies 2022-04-21T04:00:00Z How will it respond to calls for leniency on the repayment of loans? Ukraine war: World Bank warns of 'human catastrophe' food crisis 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z But even some of the agency’s most egregious cases have resulted in leniency. Fraudsters plead guilty to bilking Social Security but avoid jail time 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z Maynor, in seeking leniency, noted that he grew up in the foster care system. Jacqueline Avant's killer shot her in the back, laughed and bragged about it, records show 2022-04-18T04:00:00Z Asked if he ever thought of secretly playing sports, Unuakhalu said, “I could have done that, but I’ve learned when you listen to your parents, they give you more leniency.” Basketball teammates give Chatsworth boys' volleyball team a lift 2022-04-10T04:00:00Z But the move toward greater leniency has been gradual and not without resistance. Juvenile lifer seeks reprieve amid broader push for leniency 2022-04-09T04:00:00Z Agnifilo accused Leissner, a higher-ranking Goldman banker, of falsely implicating Ng in a bid for leniency in his own criminal case. Ex-Goldman Sachs banker convicted in plot to loot 1MDB fund 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z Authorities said Doumar deserved leniency because he agreed to sell his home to help repay the government. Fraudsters plead guilty to bilking Social Security but avoid jail time 2022-04-20T04:00:00Z “I wish we could have leniency here and do this retroactively,” Thompson said. Effort to raise D.C. tipped minimum wage certified for November ballot 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z Mubarak Bala, the 37-year-old president of the Humanist Association of Nigeria, pleaded guilty to all 18 charges and asked for leniency. Nigeria atheist Mubarak Bala jailed for blaspheming Islam 2022-04-05T04:00:00Z Luckily, I have some leniency from people that are listening to me to give me some benefit of the doubt. Steve Aoki talks to us about the blockchain, the metaverse, and the business of music 2022-03-29T04:00:00Z The treatment of occupied territory shifted from leniency to scorched earth and back again, leaving neutrals with the growing conviction that nothing would return to normal until the British left. Building the American Republic, Volume 2 2018-01-18T00:00:00Z It is unclear whether Mr. Migdol has signed a cooperation agreement with prosecutors to provide information about Mr. Benjamin in exchange for leniency. Lt. Gov. Benjamin Is Focus of Federal Inquiry Into Campaign Fraud 2022-03-27T04:00:00Z On top of this, he had plenty to say about Jackson's phantasmagoric leniency towards sex offenders; the irony of this was stunning, given his grievance-laden ranting about what he perceived as mistreatment of Brett Kavanaugh. A hearing overtaken by cranks: a dispiriting round-up of Republican criticisms of KBJ 2022-03-26T04:00:00Z Jackson's actual sentencing record reveals no anomalies or disproportionate leniency when compared with that of other judges nominated by both Republican and Democratic presidents. Ketanji Brown Jackson’s hearing is reminiscent of race and crime in Thurgood Marshall's 1967 hearing 2022-03-25T04:00:00Z On Tuesday, Durbin told Jackson, “The notion that you look at this casually or with leniency, as the senator said, your record belies that.” Ketanji Brown Jackson passionately defends her sentencing of sex offenders 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z That has raised speculation that Holmes might agree to testify against Balwani in exchange for a recommendation of leniency, although that is considered a remote possibility. Elizabeth Holmes looms over trial of former lover, partner 2022-03-22T04:00:00Z Sen. Marsha Blackburn, Tennessee Republican, said Sunday that Judge Jackson’s alleged leniency on crime covers a broad range of shortcomings. Accusations of leniency in child porn cases preface Jackson’s Supreme Court confirmation hearings 2022-03-20T04:00:00Z After his conviction, Wilson’s lawyers urged leniency, citing many letters of support from friends, including members of the Kennedy clan. Parent convicted in college bribery case asks to remain free 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z On Wednesday, Hawley launched a fresh volley against Jackson that was rooted in what he called an “alarming sentencing leniency for sex criminals.” Republicans struggle for an effective attack on Ketanji Brown Jackson 2022-03-17T04:00:00Z County, noted that Nogueira was offered services and leniency for his mental health issues, a mercy he does not believe is often shown to the homeless. Man who started fire in homeless encampment gets mental health treatment, no prison time 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z That has stirred speculation that she might agree to testify against Balwani if prosecutors agree to recommend leniency in exchange for her cooperation. Elizabeth Holmes’ ex-lover, business partner faces own trial 2022-03-16T04:00:00Z Verona fans have been involved in numerous racists incidents and the Serie A judge said Tuesday that the latest infraction did not warrant leniency due to “the gravity of the facts.” Verona fans banned for racist chants after bombing banner 2022-03-15T04:00:00Z But due to Idaho’s extraordinary leniency for faith-healing parents and the number of deaths at Followers of Christ, Idaho’s has drawn the most attention, including a 2018 Emmy-nominated documentary called “No Greater Law.” How faith-healing exemptions have survived in Washington and Idaho 2022-03-13T05:00:00Z Mr. Smollett’s supporters, including his 92-year-old grandmother and his former boss at a nonprofit organization, made glowing remarks about his commitment to social justice as they pleaded for leniency. Jussie Smollett, Once an ‘Empire’ Star, Is Now in the Cook County Jail 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z As part of the deal, Mr. Khan was permitted to make a public plea for leniency to the jury in October. U.S. Official Ends Sentence of Terrorist Who Was Tortured by C.I.A. 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z Additionally, the judge heard from several witnesses who testified on Smollett's behalf in a bid for leniency. Jussie Smollett sentenced to 150 days in jail in attack hoax case 2022-03-10T05:00:00Z He is relatively new to the role, which he assumed in 2020, but several factors could have nudged him toward leniency. Zverev’s Swings Merited More Than a Slap on the Wrist 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z When politicians abuse the very system they purport to protect — or otherwise benefit by claiming fraud where none exists — they deserve no leniency from the courts or the public. Opinion | The sad, strange saga of Mark Meadows’s dream home 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z He was offered a sentence between 12 ½ and 25 years for a crime that can lead to life in prison — leniency that has fueled speculation he had given federal prosecutors vital information. The 2 Political Operatives at the Center of a New Jersey Murder Mystery 2022-03-05T05:00:00Z To curb an alarming rise in failing students at the height of the pandemic, school districts around the U.S. showed leniency in accepting late work and assigning grades. No more extra credit? Schools rethink approaches to grades 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z In a sentencing memorandum, defense attorney Dawn Parsons asked for leniency, arguing that DeValkenaere would be especially susceptible to prison violence because of his nearly two decades in law enforcement. Prosecutors recommend 9 years for ex- Kansas City detective 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z He also said the defense attorneys are not the type to back down unless there was an offer from the state and federal governments for minimal punishment, and he doesn’t think either would offer leniency. Sentence, state trial loom for ex-cops in Floyd’s killing 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z From a deterrence perspective, he said, they should consider “a form of leniency” so as to “not make martyrs out of these individuals and feed a lot of animosity.” Police regain control of most of Canada’s capital, say protesters will continue to be identified and charged as holdouts persist 2022-02-20T05:00:00Z Mr. Wright’s relatives said they were outraged by the leniency of the two-year sentence Ms. Potter received. Kim Potter Sentenced to 2 Years in Prison for Killing Daunte Wright 2022-02-18T05:00:00Z Afterward, she sought and obtained leniency given the particular drug and her personal circumstances. Opinion | Yes, Kamila Valieva should be skating in Beijing 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z Mr. Herry pleaded with the court for leniency as the sole provider for his wife and their two children. Indonesian Teacher Gets Life in Prison for Years of Raping Students 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z Marriott has benefited from reopening of international borders and leniency in travel restrictions, especially in its prime North America and Europe markets. Marriott posts profit as vaccinations, holiday traffic boost hotel occupancy 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z If Iran goes nuclear, it will be treated with much greater deference and leniency, as is the case with North Korea. Opinion | A bad nuclear deal with Iran would be disastrous 2022-02-13T05:00:00Z Still, students said they will continue to push for changes, including more hybrid learning options, prevalence testing and leniency from professors when they have to miss class. In Virginia, some students worry about a future without coronavirus vaccine mandates 2022-02-05T05:00:00Z But in general an exception to the rule of leniency appeared to require extraordinary circumstances. Opinion | This District Attorney Is Fighting Crime — and Angering the Police 2022-02-02T05:00:00Z He also made other tweaks to his operating manual, after weeks of backlash from critics who said leniency would amplify the rise in violence plaguing the city. New York district attorney toughens prosecution policy that drew outrage 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z Guidance documents from CMS indicate it will initially grant leniency to health care providers who are showing progress in vaccinating their employees. EXPLAINER: Who must follow Biden’s vaccine mandates? 2022-02-04T05:00:00Z "There is more leniency for military leadership now during the insurgency than in peacetime." Coups cheered in West Africa as Islamist insurgencies sap faith in democracy 2022-02-01T05:00:00Z Mr. Rechnitz, who declined to discuss the investigation, cooperated with the authorities in exchange for leniency. Bribery Case Casts a Shadow Over Eric Adams’s Public Safety Chief 2022-01-27T05:00:00Z CMS guidance documents indicate it will grant leniency to places that have at least 80% compliance and an improvement plan in place, and it will seek to prod others. Vaccine mandate to kick in for first wave of health workers 2022-01-26T05:00:00Z Acknowledging guilt and saying you’re sorry have long been viewed as indispensable prerequisites for forgiveness and leniency. Column: Why do murderers have to show 'remorse' to be granted parole? 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z “For decades, the Greek justice system showed leniency to abusers citing ‘crimes of passion,’” Clio Papapantoleon, a prominent lawyer, said. In Greece, a String of Killings Pushes Domestic Abuse Into the Spotlight 2022-01-23T05:00:00Z “I don’t think there should be an announcement of leniency on severely violent crimes,” she said. Bragg’s Policy Shift Causes Furor, Though Few Cases Would Be Affected 2022-01-20T05:00:00Z She expressed frustration at arguments from her own lawyers who said she deserved leniency because she was mentally ill. A closer look at the case of Aafia Siddiqui, jailed in Texas 2022-01-15T05:00:00Z Some observers hoped that Mr. Ortega might offer an amnesty on the occasion of his inauguration, but hasn’t so far; he gave no hint of leniency in his address Monday. Opinion | Nicaragua throws in its lot with the world’s autocracies 2022-01-13T05:00:00Z The measure would be a major overhaul of current practice, which patients and healthcare advocates contend favors leniency for doctors and provides victims of sexual misconduct no voice in the disciplinary process. Lawmakers move to tighten restrictions on sex-offending doctors 2022-01-13T05:00:00Z “These men have chose to lie and attack my son and his surviving family, they each have no remorse and do not deserve any leniency,” Wanda Cooper-Jones, Arbery’s mother, said in her victim impact statement. Three white men sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Ahmaud Arbery 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z Defence attorneys argued for some leniency for the men, with attorney Kevin Gough arguing that for Bryan, his client, a life sentence would be "unconstitutionally cruel and disproportionate". Ahmaud Arbery: Killed jogger's murderers face life in prison 2022-01-07T05:00:00Z The defense will file motions arguing for leniency while the prosecution will likely push for a harsh penalty. Ghislaine Maxwell verdict: What's next for Jeffrey Epstein's sex trafficking pal? 2021-12-30T05:00:00Z The defense can then argue for leniency based on extenuating circumstances. What the Charles Lieber verdict says about U.S. China Initiative 2021-12-27T05:00:00Z It might be that relative leniency for Mr. Bahgat and Mr. Zaki is Egypt’s way of meeting Washington’s conditions — at least in part. Opinion | In Egypt, new signs that the regime’s human rights strategy is to violate them 2021-12-27T05:00:00Z The Southeastern and Big East conferences have updated their policies for basketball game postponements, cancellations and rescheduling to provide more leniency for teams that are unable to play because of spiking COVID-19 cases. SEC, Big East alter basketball policies as COVID cases spike 2021-12-23T05:00:00Z Policy is policy, but this attendant had no ability to show a little leniency. Rant and Rave: Reader thanks Grand Central Bakery customer 2021-12-23T05:00:00Z Representatives pushing for clemency for a Colorado truck driver sentenced to 110 years in prison for a deadly car pileup met with Gov. Jared Polis Wednesday as calls for leniency continue to grow. Colorado Gov. Jared Polis discusses clemency for truck driver sentenced to 110 years in prison 2021-12-22T05:00:00Z Aguilera-Mederos’ attorney, James Colgan, told The Post he intends to appeal the jury’s verdict and that any application for clemency or leniency would have to wait pending that appeal. Leniency calls grow for trucker sentenced in Colorado crash 2021-12-21T05:00:00Z Tilakaratna appealed to the court for leniency and said he had not been able to see his family since his arrest. Mauritius oil spill: Captain guilty over tanker spill 2021-12-21T05:00:00Z Voters elected incoming City Attorney Ann Davison to be a stronger prosecutor after 12 years of Holmes’ leniency eroded city safety. Dear Seattle City Council: Here’s how government is supposed to work 2021-12-20T05:00:00Z We revealed the leniency of the state’s medical board in dealing with doctors who commit sexual misconduct or are repeatedly accused of gross negligence and incompetence. Rediscovering the L.A. Times’ investigative reporting from 2021 2021-12-15T05:00:00Z The judge told Peterson that his posts made it “extraordinarily difficult” for her to show him leniency. Capitol rioters’ social media posts influencing sentencings 2021-12-11T05:00:00Z The administration is considering a process that reviews leniency for entire classes of prisoners. Democrats offer plan to free more prisoners by overhauling presidential clemency process 2021-12-10T05:00:00Z In that time, he established a new international golf leniency record by making every five-foot-and-closer putt a gimme for every player in his foursome. Appreciation: Al Franken, innovative and entertaining UCLA track and field promoter, made sports fun 2021-12-08T05:00:00Z Unified is backing down — with no leniency or extended deadlines under public discussion. 34,000 L.A. Unified students have not complied with vaccine mandate, signaling problems ahead 2021-12-07T05:00:00Z A lot of leniency has been dished out. The Republicans had a plan for their judges — and it went way beyond Roe v. Wade 2021-12-04T05:00:00Z The commission said the bank "did not cooperate under the leniency or settlement procedures". Banks fined over collusion in currency trading 2021-12-02T05:00:00Z The judge showed leniency on her in the courtroom, sentencing her to three years, a shorter sentence than legal analysts had expected. Emma Coronel: Wife of kingpin El Chapo sentenced to three years 2021-11-30T05:00:00Z Several prominent figures involved, including close aides to Mr. da Silva, struck deals with prosecutors in exchange for leniency. Brazil’s President Lula Is Staging a Comeback. Can He Bring the Country Along? 2021-11-27T05:00:00Z Hall, in a statement to Webber before the sentence was announced, said he thought Webber’s sentencing of two other officers charged in the case was too lenient, “leniency that’s not shown to African American defendants.” St. Louis officer gets short sentence in attack on colleague 2021-11-23T05:00:00Z Before his sentencing, Cohen tried to win leniency, saying he had cooperated fully with prosecutors, including with the probe by special counsel Robert Mueller into possible foreign influence in the 2016 election. Michael Cohen ends prison term after Trump-related crimes 2021-11-22T05:00:00Z That was part of their argument as they sought leniency. Regretsy: "Exceedingly remorseful" you took part in that insurrection? There's an app for that 2021-11-20T05:00:00Z In court on Wednesday, Mr. Watkins argued for leniency on his behalf saying, among other things, that he had lived for several years with mental illness. Jan. 6 Defendant Known as QAnon Shaman Sentenced to 41 Months 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z “Declining prosecutions and increasing leniency agreements are not signs that corporate America has become better at obeying the law,” the advocacy group Public Citizen observed in May. Column: Lawbreaking corporations have wriggled off the hook for years. Can Biden fix that? 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z Kim said he doesn’t understand why they have to file a petition asking for leniency but they planned to check on what improvements in their status they could get. South rejects refugee claims by Chinese-N. Korean defectors 2021-11-09T05:00:00Z Fining the cash-strapped city might worsen relations and achieve little, but with leniency, “the water system remains vulnerable and we are potentially culpable if a problem occurs.” Emails show officials sniping amid 2nd Michigan lead crisis 2021-11-08T05:00:00Z Still, a recent programme to build 50 roads has been well received and many in the country of 2.4 million people appreciate his calm demeanour and leniency after Jammeh. Six to stand for president in Gambia's first election after Jammeh 2021-11-06T04:00:00Z Other conferences in the country are granted leniency for losses. You don’t want to hear this, Husky fans, but Oregon is the Pac-12’s only hope to reach the College Football Playoff 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z Major corporations that were permitted to skate on criminal allegations in 2020 included JPMorgan, which last year collected its fourth leniency agreement in a decade. Column: Lawbreaking corporations have wriggled off the hook for years. Can Biden fix that? 2021-11-17T05:00:00Z Needing an ally in the Senate, Arroyo approached a then-veteran member of that chamber who was cooperating with the FBI for leniency in a false tax return investigation. Ex-Illinois House Leader Arroyo pleads guilty to bribery 2021-11-03T04:00:00Z Mr. Bragg has said he would show leniency to defendants who commit low-level crimes and has emphasized the importance of accountability for the police and the office’s prosecutors. Alvin Bragg Wins, Becoming First Black D.A. in Manhattan 2021-11-02T04:00:00Z When advocates for public schools asked for similar leniency, lawmakers brushed off their pleas that mask mandates were necessary to protect children and teachers amid the virus outbreak and kept strict limits in the bill. Tennessee mulls putting strict rules on school mask mandates 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z On the other hand, Bauer could not plead for leniency just by arguing his suspension was overly long compared with other suspensions under the policy. A wrinkle in MLB's domestic violence policy may complicate a Trevor Bauer suspension 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z The most egregious example so far is Facebook’s “Crosscheck” system that resulted in leniency high-profile accounts, which the Oversight Board had to find out about from The Wall Street Journal. Social media vs. the world 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z Earlier this year, Khan agreed to waive his right to call such witnesses in exchange for further leniency, avoiding the necessity for the CIA to provide further visibility into its interrogation program. Sentencing of terror suspect pushes a Guantánamo case toward rare conclusion 2021-10-28T04:00:00Z A lawyer for Nissan on Wednesday asked a Tokyo court for leniency when it sentences the company over charges it allowed ousted chairman Carlos Ghosn to hide earnings from Japanese authorities. Uber partners with Hertz to offer 50,000 Tesla vehicles to drivers as rental options 2021-10-27T04:00:00Z Don’t do anything foolish, take only calculated risks and protect yourself as best you can while allowing yourself a bit of leniency. Column: The problem with pandemic Halloween is that I no longer understand the rules 2021-10-25T04:00:00Z She said regulators may sweeten such so-called leniency deals with companies as the growth in private damages claims from customers deter many from sharing key data with enforcers. EU's Vestager warns of more anti-cartel raids, criticises 'no-poach' deals 2021-10-22T04:00:00Z Kravitz subsequently decided that Ford — whose two prior gun arrests didn’t lead to convictions — deserved leniency, calling him “precisely the type of person that the Youth Rehabilitation Act exists for.” D.C. should consider excluding gun offenders from the Youth Act leniency, police chief says 2021-10-16T04:00:00Z They say it can serve as powerful proof of people’s consciousness of guilt and can make it harder to negotiate plea deals and seek leniency at sentencing. Capitol Police officer indicted for obstruction after riot 2021-10-15T04:00:00Z Robert Bauer, of Cave City, Kentucky, and Edward Hemenway, of Winchester, Virginia pleaded with the judge for leniency, saying their actions have already had serious consequences in their lives. Judge holds DC jail officials in contempt in 1/6 riot case 2021-10-13T04:00:00Z The leniency of his treatment angered many in the West, where he has been dubbed "the greatest nuclear proliferator of all time". Abdul Qadeer Khan: 'Father of Pakistan's nuclear bomb' dies 2021-10-10T04:00:00Z “She was tarred with accusations of being an entitled heiress, a child of privilege, the product of too much leniency.” Review | Drawing a line from Cold War brainwashing to the misinformation age 2021-10-07T04:00:00Z It follows a pattern of Argentina’s judiciary showing leniency toward politicians when they are in power and heightened scrutiny when they leave office. Court in Argentina Dismisses Charges Against Kirchner in Bombing Case 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z Arguing for leniency, two dozen associates, judges and fellow attorneys filed statements on his behalf, many backing his defense that his prosecution was tainted by animus. A fraud conviction ended his battles for civil rights. 14 years later, Stephen Yagman is back 2021-10-08T04:00:00Z The defendant, she said, told her not to ask for leniency. Capital Gazette gunman sentenced to life in prison without parole for rampage that killed 5 2021-09-27T04:00:00Z Ford, he decided, deserved leniency, calling his decisions “the crimes of an immature young person.” Two kids, a loaded gun and the man who left a 4-year-old to die Liberal arguments for leniency are equally unconvincing and a touch manipulative. Opinion | The needs of Haitian immigrants in Del Rio seem to match our own 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z Benton, who is married to Paul's granddaughter, pleaded for leniency and pledged that he would "walk a righteous path." Ex-Rand Paul aide pardoned by Trump now charged with funneling Russian cash to Trump’s campaign 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z Worried that leniency might entice still more people to attempt the trip, Homeland Security is using pandemic expulsion powers to deport some of the migrants back to Haiti. In Texas camp, GOP sees invasion while Democrats see mistreatment of Haitian migrants 2021-09-21T04:00:00Z That glaring disconnect, between official dissuasion and on-the-ground leniency, has been received by Haitian and other migrants as an invitation to take their chances on reaching the U.S. border. Opinion | Biden’s mixed messaging on immigration brings a surge of Haitian migrants to the Texas border 2021-09-20T04:00:00Z Opponents had expressed fears that party leaders facing charges could secure leniency once back in control. Exclusive-Former Malaysia PM Najib may seek re-election to parliament despite conviction 2021-09-19T04:00:00Z At his sentencing hearing last year, McKinney said he did not want leniency and urged anyone planning a school shooting to get help. Colorado school shooter to be sentenced to life in prison 2021-09-17T04:00:00Z She said he deserved a measure of leniency, though, because he had cooperated with authorities as they tried to identify where money from investors went. Man gets over 7 years in prison in cryptocurrency scam 2021-09-15T04:00:00Z Some schools do require vaccines, but with leniency for those who opt out. Largest colleges push student vaccines with mandates, prizes 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z Even violent offenders get leniency, with 2 out of 5 violent offenders receiving six months or less in prison. Opinion | D.C.'s reaction to violent crime sends a troubling message 2021-09-10T04:00:00Z Several supporters asked Hinkle for leniency, saying Maddox has done a lot to make Tallahassee a better city, from improving roadways to creating a dog adoption program. Florida official sentence to 5 years in corruption case 2021-09-09T04:00:00Z “What he needs is leniency from the prosecution that is both relying upon him as the star witness while simultaneously deciding whether he should be criminally prosecuted.” Perspective | A cop punched a restrained man a dozen times. Should a jury that will decide the fate of another man he arrested know that? 2021-09-08T04:00:00Z It is felt Brazil showed leniency in that specific case as Everton allowed Richarlison to play at the Olympic Games when the regulations did not force them to. Eight Brazil players out of club games 2021-09-08T04:00:00Z "There could be some leniency and relaxation on things like social distancing or creating a bubble with people tested at regular intervals whilst they're in treatment," he said. Covid-19: Call for easing restrictions in NI addiction centres 2021-09-01T04:00:00Z Capitol and their Republican allies: The Justice Department is treating them harshly because of their political views while those arrested during last year’s protests over racial injustice were given leniency. Records rebut claims of unequal treatment of Jan. 6 rioters 2021-08-30T04:00:00Z Darby and others pleaded for leniency, saying there was no evil intent when he pulled the trigger. Ex-officer sentenced to 25 years for killing suicidal man 2021-08-20T04:00:00Z Children's rights campaigner Baroness Kidron says any leniency towards accounts posting unlawful material is "wrong". OnlyFans: Platform to ban sex videos after BBC investigation 2021-08-19T04:00:00Z In recent days and weeks, Taliban leaders used a combination of cash, threats and promises of leniency to persuade government forces to lay down their arms. Afghan security forces’ wholesale collapse was years in the making 2021-08-15T04:00:00Z Lee’s release will extend a long history of leniency for South Korean corporate bosses convicted of corruption and financial crimes. Samsung’s Lee appears at trial ahead of parole release 2021-08-11T04:00:00Z For Daoud’s lawyer, “there’s a leniency by the hierarchy which tells itself that, in the end, taking complaints is not that big a deal.” French push against domestic abuse may overlook some police 2021-08-06T04:00:00Z “There is no malice… I am human. I am Christian. The taking of a human life was not lost on me… I’m asking for mercy, I’m asking for leniency.” Ex-officer sentenced to 25 years for killing suicidal man 2021-08-20T04:00:00Z Baroness Kidron also believes minimum standards of moderation and a statutory code of conduct should be introduced to address leniency over accounts posting unlawful material. OnlyFans: Platform to ban sex videos after BBC investigation 2021-08-19T04:00:00Z The vast majority of complaints are resolved that way, according to a Times investigation that found a pattern of leniency in the board’s discipline of doctors accused of harming patients. After her botched surgery, she pitched a medical disclosure bill. Doctors are fighting it 2021-08-01T04:00:00Z Before receiving his sentence Tuesday, Christopher Stokes told the judge in Milwaukee County Circuit Court that he wasn’t asking for leniency and that he deserved to be locked up. Milwaukee man who killed 5 family members gets 205 years 2021-07-28T04:00:00Z District Judge Mark S. Norris declined a defense attorney’s plea for leniency on Wednesday, sentencing Sonderman to five years in prison with limited Internet access and requiring him to receive mental health treatment. Man sentenced for deadly ‘swatting’ scheme over username 2021-07-23T04:00:00Z And prosecutors said he deserves some leniency for taking responsibility almost immediately and pleading guilty to the obstruction charge, which carries a maximum 20-years prison sentence. Man faces 1st sentencing for felony in riot at US Capitol 2021-07-18T04:00:00Z The newspaper found a persistent pattern of leniency by the board in disciplining doctors who have been accused of violating the Medical Practice Act. Critics say physicians 'cartel' obstructing efforts to punish bad doctors 2021-07-16T04:00:00Z Colt, however, entered a cooperation deal, implicating two men he was with in plea papers and agreeing to aid investigators in exchange for a recommendation of leniency. U.S. seeks prison term for first felony defendant to be sentenced in Capitol breach, citing domestic terror threat 2021-07-15T04:00:00Z The law, which takes effect Jan. 1, bars police from knowingly providing false information about evidence or making unauthorized statements about leniency while questioning those 17 and younger. Illinois becomes first state to ban police from lying to minors during interrogations 2021-07-15T04:00:00Z Wester’s wife Rebecca and others begged Judge Goodman for leniency, saying he is a good, churchgoing man who volunteers in his community. Ex-Florida deputy gets 12 years for planting drugs 2021-07-15T04:00:00Z Some activists contrasted Reznicek's sentence to the leniency shown so far toward participants in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Climate activist gets eight-year sentence while Capitol rioters, Big Oil execs go free 2021-07-06T04:00:00Z And, they say, it can serve as powerful proof of people’s consciousness of guilt and can make it harder to negotiate plea deals and seek leniency at sentencing. Rioters accused of erasing content from social media, phones 2021-07-03T04:00:00Z Isaji asked the court to treat Michael Taylor with leniency given his record as a Green Beret and work in FBI anti-terrorism operations and humanitarian charities. Prosecutors seek prison for Americans in Ghosn escape trial 2021-07-02T04:00:00Z Showing remorse for wrongdoing is considered crucial for defendants hoping for judicial leniency. Americans apologize to Tokyo court for role in Ghosn escape 2021-06-29T04:00:00Z They pleaded for leniency, saying that the 72-year-old Oh made positive contributions to society and was dealing with health issues that cause cognitive impairment. Ex-mayor in Busan, S. Korea, jailed 3 years for sex abuse 2021-06-28T04:00:00Z Thompson pleaded for leniency, telling the court she did not intend to hurt American soldiers or "do damage to our national security". Mariam Thompson, love-struck US army linguist, jailed for 23 years 2021-06-24T04:00:00Z Pleading for leniency, the brothers saw plenty of wrong turns in their rear view. Dollars over danger: Inside the mind of a smuggler 2021-06-23T04:00:00Z How can governing bodies protect faultless athletes while not granting leniency to a cheater who claims she ate contaminated beef? Better drug tests can stop cheaters. They also might punish innocent athletes. 2021-06-18T04:00:00Z In a pre-sentence submission last week, his lawyers urged leniency, saying six months in prison and a year of home detention would be sufficient punishment. Prosecutors seek ‘very substantial’ prison time for Avenatti 2021-06-16T04:00:00Z When hoping to turn an insider into a cooperating witness, prosecutors often seek leverage over the person, and then typically offer leniency in exchange for testimony or assistance. Trump Executive Could Face Charges as Soon as This Summer 2021-06-15T04:00:00Z Amazon took steps unprecedented at the company to offer leniency, but then at times contradicted or ended them. The Amazon that customers don’t see: Inside a key warehouse during the pandemic 2021-06-15T04:00:00Z His company has emphasized leniency for workers, in addition to policies such as guaranteed sick time and paid time off. These businesses found a way around the worker shortage: A big boost in wages 2021-06-12T04:00:00Z Guidelines suggest leniency will only be granted in certain cases, such as for people with a physical or mental incapacity. Brexit bureaucracy creates British nightmare for Dutch boat captain 2021-06-09T04:00:00Z The case was inherited from the Trump administration, and separated the Biden administration from its usual allies calling for leniency in immigration matters. Supreme Court unanimously backs limits on immigrants with temporary protected status seeking green cards 2021-06-07T04:00:00Z In one, an immigration judge ruled that Cesar Alcaraz-Enriquez must be returned to Mexico because a federal law barred leniency for people convicted of serious crimes. Supreme Court Rules on Tribal Police and Immigrants’ Testimony 2021-06-01T04:00:00Z “There is a need to set an example for would-be offenders. I therefore sentence the convict to 24 months simple imprisonment effective today,” Mwale said after Kabanshi pleaded for leniency. Zambia ex-minister jailed in graft case that led to aid freeze 2021-05-28T04:00:00Z Several family members sent email messages to the judge seeking leniency. Russian to be deported after foiled Tesla ransomware plot 2021-05-24T04:00:00Z Others may try to broach the issue at trial or at least during sentencing in bids for leniency. The mob made me do it: Rioters claim Jan. 6 crowd at fault 2021-05-23T04:00:00Z But the department later granted additional leniency to certain states, prompting criticism that it failed to set a clear bar. As US schools resume testing, large numbers are opting out 2021-05-22T04:00:00Z Last year’s reform of personal and criminal laws included decriminalising alcohol consumption and cancelling provisions for leniency when dealing with so-called “honour killings”. Status of pregnancies outside marriage still unclear in UAE after law change 2021-05-20T04:00:00Z Teachers also seemed to be more sympathetic in grading towards students who were stressed or anxious, showing more "leniency" in grades for those seen as more "emotionally fragile". Teachers' grades biased to more 'agreeable' pupils 2021-05-19T04:00:00Z Iowa Board of Parole records detail Dinkins’ criminal history and some leniency he received along the way, even as he committed crime after crime. Suspect in Iowa girl’s murder had been paroled weeks earlier 2021-05-18T04:00:00Z "Typically, prosecutors offer a potential defendant leniency in exchange for their help. Putting pressure on a possible defendant's family is one way to encourage cooperation." Palm Beach prosecutor: Ron DeSantis can’t stop Trump from being extradited to New York 2021-05-17T04:00:00Z When seeking to turn an insider into a cooperating witness, prosecutors often seek leverage over the person, including any evidence of past wrongdoing, and then typically offer leniency in exchange for testimony or assistance. Trump’s ‘Fringe Benefits’ for Employees Are Under Scrutiny 2021-05-13T04:00:00Z Such "corporate leniency" agreements now represent nearly a third of all resolutions to federal cases against corporations accused committing crimes, Public Citizen found. After prosecutions dove to 25-year low under Trump, will Biden DOJ crack down on corporate crimes? 2021-05-07T04:00:00Z Hockey fans mocked the NHL for its apparent leniency regarding Wilson’s behavior on the ice. NHL slammed for not suspending Capitals' Tom Wilson after Rangers brawl: 'A line was crossed' 2021-05-04T04:00:00Z Hicks’ attorneys argued that his conviction was tainted by discredited fingerprint analysis, a mistaken identification by Foster’s mother, and a prosecution witness who got leniency for implicating Hicks. DNA testing fails to exonerate Iowa prisoner in 1976 slaying 2021-05-04T04:00:00Z It is not clear if Robinson, who is not a juvenile offender, will be treated with similar leniency. Man fined $12m for police station arson during George Floyd protests 2021-04-29T04:00:00Z The victim’s mother, Carla Jensen, has written letters asking for leniency for Pitts. Man seeks early chance in parole in 1991 girlfriend killing 2021-04-29T04:00:00Z Until Thursday, the arc of the court’s rulings on severe punishments for juvenile offenders bent toward leniency. Opinion | At the Supreme Court, a tale of two Bretts 2021-04-23T04:00:00Z The prosecutor’s office said the releases stemmed from Abdullah’s desire to show leniency during the Muslim holiday of Ramadan, “the month of mercy and forgiveness.” Jordan to free most of those arrested in alleged plot to destabilize the government 2021-04-22T04:00:00Z In their sentencing papers, prosecutors said Vila deserved no leniency for his work at the 9/11 site. Ex-cop-turned-lawyer gets 4+ years in prison in 9/11 scam 2021-04-19T04:00:00Z Many had committed crimes and agreed to work with the authorities in return for leniency; others were promised immigration assistance. The ‘Herald Square Bomber’ Who Wasn’t 2021-04-15T04:00:00Z But there was no leniency for 73-year-old Jimmy Lai, the founder of Hong Kong’s most independent and feisty newspaper, Apple Daily. Opinion | China’s crackdown in Hong Kong has reached a new level of viciousness 2021-04-16T04:00:00Z Prosecutors offered to recommend leniency for his full and substantial cooperation, but also made clear Schaffer could be charged with other crimes of violence if they learn of them. Founding member of Oath Keepers enters first guilty plea in Jan. 6 Capitol breach 2021-04-16T04:00:00Z |
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