In exchange, he was promised leniency and, possibly, a spot in the witness-protection program.

If you're wanted for a crime, you're promised leniency.

The two Corsican servants had been promised leniency in return for their cooperation and were led away by the Bonifacio police.

Thus, we have promised leniency to the man for his cooperation.

The Government has promised leniency when Mr. Lee is sentenced.

Captain Stacey, under his plea agreement, was charged with theft of government property, a misdemeanor, and has been promised leniency when sentenced.

Or if you want to surrender and stand trial, I'll promise you as much leniency as possible.

They are also promised leniency in exchange for cooperation.

"We promised him leniency," Jharkheld said, throwing up his hands as if there was nothing he could do about it.

Beth is promised leniency, and looks forward to a life with the doctor after a short prison sentence.