clemency
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But unfortunately, by the time Rausch steps up to defend him, the innocent comic is beyond any chance of clemency at the banishment round table.
From Salon • Jun. 20, 2026
Philippe gained fame when he was the last person to be condemned to death in France, before being granted clemency by then-President François Mitterrand.
From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026
In Herrera, the court argued that clemency was the appropriate avenue for freestanding innocence claims, despite the extreme arbitrariness of pardon decisions.
From Slate • May 29, 2026
The president’s apparent willingness has led some to launch open campaigns for clemency.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
We had submitted an extensive clemency petition to the governor with affidavits from family members and color photographs, but I didn't expect anything in response.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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