1.   Although he has lost every case, all the prisoners were eventually pardoned by Saddam following appeals by their families or governments.

2.   Governor Roy Schneider has turned down recommendations by the Virgin Islands Parole Board that he pardon six prisoners.

3.   He did not say why the prisoners were pardoned or received shortened sentences.

4.   In efforts to meet the rebel demands, Fox has freed federal prisoners and urged governors to pardon state prisoners.

5.   Last week, Sheik Mohammed promised to pardon prisoners who memorize the Koran.

6.   Khamenei has the last word on all matters, and he alone can pardon prisoners.

7.   The Iranian prisoners were pardoned by Khamenei, who as spiritual leader is the top political authority in the country.

8.   The prisoners were pardoned by Khamenei, who as spiritual leader is the top political authority in the country.

9.   The ruler of Dubai, one of the seven semi-autonomous states that make up the United Arab Emirates, recently promised to pardon prisoners who memorize the Koran.

10.   Easter Week is traditionally a time when presidents pardon prisoners.