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The lawyer for Lindsay Clancy urged a judge Tuesday to acquit the US mother accused of murdering her three children after a jury failed to reach a verdict in the high-profile case.

From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026

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

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

Steve Carell might not be the first name that springs to mind when you think of Anton Chekhov, but he acquits himself well in the Lincoln Center Theater revival of “Uncle Vanya.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2024

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

In both cases the critic acquits them of malice, but only to convict them of culpable ignorance.

From Ancient Faiths And Modern A Dissertation upon Worships, Legends and Divinities by Thomas Inman

Gray, who had passed his test a month earlier, was acquitted of causing the deaths of his two friends after a five-day trial at Stirling Sheriff Court last November.

From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026

It cannot result in a conviction, but if the court is not satisfied that the accused committed the acts alleged, then he/she will be acquitted.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

A federal jury acquitted Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk in a murder-for-hire trial that has drawn celebrities, fans and content creators to a downtown Los Angeles courthouse.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026

The jury acquitted Hanway, forcing the government to dismiss charges against the others it had arrested.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

“Avery — Nott — Crabbe — Goyle —” “You are merely repeating the names of those who were acquitted of being Death Eaters thirteen years ago!” said Fudge angrily.

From "Harry Potter And The Goblet Of Fire" by J. K. Rowling

Observers say the jury’s 10-2 vote in favor of acquitting Jonathan Rinderknecht was a major blow to Essayli’s office.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 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

Trial juries engage in nullification much more frequently, acquitting a defendant because they believe the prosecution to be unjust.

From Slate ● Sep. 4, 2025

The jury, an intelligent-looking set of men, utterly belied their appearance by acquitting the prisoner in face of the most damning circumstantial evidence.

From Punch, or the London Charivari, Vol. 105, September 9, 1893 by Various