acquit

Example Sentences

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They listened in astonishment as the judge told Francis Auld he had been acquitted and was free to go.

From BBC

The jury took about an hour to acquit Ramos-Brito on misdemeanor assault charges.

From Los Angeles Times

A South Korean court acquitted a former national security adviser and other senior officials on Friday after they were accused of trying to cover up a murder to appease Pyongyang.

From Barron's

It was not known whether sentencing would immediately follow a guilty verdict, but if acquitted, Najib will return to Kajang Prison outside Kuala Lumpur to continue serving his prior sentence.

From Barron's

It argues the judge "flouted" new guidelines and improperly considered conduct for which Combs had been acquitted when formulating his punishment.

From BBC