11.   After the initial trials, other defendants began to plead guilty for reduced sentences or probation.

12.   Brooks resigned last year and pleaded guilty to price-fixing, agreeing to testify for the government in hopes of receiving a reduced sentence.

13.   But Buckley insisted he was guilty of nothing, even as others accused of raping the boy confessed or entered pleas in return for reduced sentences.

14.   But he is likely to receive a reduced sentence in exchange for his plea.

15.   But last month he decided to serve a reduced sentence rather than seek a delay, because he wanted to retrieve his passport.

16.   But lawyers in London said it was likely that Leeson was offering to testify against top Barings executives in exchange for a reduced sentence.

17.   But Judge Sands had some leeway with Odeh and el-Hage, one reason they both pleaded for reduced sentences Thursday.

18.   But in May, he signed an agreement admitting to a single count of extortion in return for a reduced sentence.

19.   Citron is seeking a reduced sentence because he claims to be suffering from dementia.

20.   Eight officers have received reduced sentences for cooperating, but Vargas is the only one to receive no jail time, authorities said.