But the knowledge would have been useless here; it was not called for; neither clemency nor dignity was put to the trial—Eleanor brought no message.
But I think,' says I, 'that Judge Simmons might have used exemplary clemency, or whatever is the legal term, in our case.
Every few months it would almost get killed off, but each time Raskin managed to cajole Markkula into granting clemency.
"After considering all of the evidence, the board did not find clear and convincing evidence of innocence and declined to recommend clemency in this matter.