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But Rahmani said he thinks the overwhelming vote to acquit is “a clear sign” that the case should be dropped and Essayli should move on.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026

In the criminal justice system, jurors are entitled to acquit defendants by deliberately rejecting evidence or refusing to apply the law, often by substituting their own sense of fairness—a concept known as jury nullification.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 20, 2026

Kuqi added he is "100% sure" they will acquit themselves better in the Premier League next season because of the lessons of 2024-25.

From BBC ● May 2, 2026

"We expect the court to acquit Ms Esfandiari," her lawyer Nabil Boudi told AFP before Thursday's ruling.

From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026

Wishing to acquit my honor, I stood firm and handed my musket to Slant, who blinked in soft concern.

From "The Astonishing Life of Octavian Nothing, Traitor to the Nation, Volume II: The Kingdom on the Waves" by M.T. Anderson

Typically, a jury acquits because the prosecution has failed to prove the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

From Slate ● Feb. 21, 2024

She acquits herself well, telling a story of persistence and courage that's laced with dry self-awareness and humour.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2023

"The public won't have confidence whether she acquits or convicts," Vance warned.

From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2023

Osborne acquits himself well on the court, demonstrating skills he learned while playing basketball in college and professionally in Australia.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 11, 2023

Sister Agnes, on the contrary, acquits herself of her toll duties with such conscientiousness and suavity that the porter's eyes glisten like two burning coals.

From The Iron Pincers or Mylio and Karvel A Tale of the Albigensian Crusades by Eugène Sue

“Both have really acquitted themselves well, and the next piece is in the games and how they play,” coach Jim Harbaugh told reporters this week.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

They were acquitted in July 2025 when Justice Maria Carroccia said she did not find EM's evidence "credible or reliable".

From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026

“Both have really acquitted themselves well,” Harbaugh said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

Knox and Sollecito spent nearly four years in prison during the initial investigation and murder trial before the two were freed by an appeals court and then ultimately acquitted by Italy’s highest court in 2015.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

Yet he acquitted himself well, unhorsing Horas Redwyne in his first joust and one of the Freys in his second.

From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin

A previous trial against Atkins earlier this year ended with jurors acquitting him of first-degree murder and deadlocking on a second-degree murder charge.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 18, 2026

Middleton was reportedly one of several senators considering voting to convict Paxton, although he ultimately joined the majority in acquitting him.

From Salon ● May 23, 2026

Garcia's opportunities have been limited this season despite acquitting himself well in the United States and he proved himself again.

From Barron's ● Jan. 4, 2026

Anyway, the jury came back with a verdict of not guilty, acquitting Sandwich Guy of all charges.

From Slate ● Nov. 7, 2025

A judgment of the Inquisition in Spain and Portugal condemning or acquitting persons accused of religious offenses.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Noah Webster