CLEMENCY FOR PUERTO RICAN PRISONERS.Washington, D.C. In late July, Puerto Rican Puer·to Ri·co Abbr. PR or P.R. A self-governing island commonwealth of the United States in the Caribbean Sea east of Hispaniola. activists marched in front of the White House. The protesters were urging President Clinton to grant the unconditional release of sixteen Puerto Rican independentistas, most of whom were convicted of crimes such as seditious se·di·tious adj. 1. Of, relating to, or having the nature of sedition. 2. Given to or guilty of engaging in or promoting sedition. See Synonyms at insubordinate. conspiracy and have already served lengthy sentences. In early August, President Clinton offered conditional clemency Leniency or mercy. A power given to a public official, such as a governor or the president, to in some way lower or moderate the harshness of punishment imposed upon a prisoner. Clemency is considered to be an act of grace. , and on September 7, twelve of the prisoners--including Ida Luz Rodriguez and Edwin Cortez--accepted and offer, the White House said. For more information, contact the Sierra Madre Sierra Madre, city, United States Sierra Madre (sēĕr`ə mä`drā), residential city (1990 pop. 10,762), Los Angeles co., S Calif., at the foot of Mt. Wilson; inc. 1907. There is some light manufacturing. Alliance, c/o The Wild Bird Store, 3526 E. Grant Road, Tucson, AZ 85716. Or call (520) 322-9466. |
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