Possible Clues:

• Forgiving, soft
• Mild disagreement from Becker over stopping obstructed serve
• Tolerant type of revolutionary welcomes note backing riot
• Fast eating that is initially not sparing
• Liberal leader in news that is breaking fast
• Unusually short, as a prison sentence
• Showing mercy
• 'Merciful' — based on a Latin word meaning to soothe
• Nine let off — that's compassionate
• Soft-hearted