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acquittal

[uh-kwit-l] / əˈkwɪt l /


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Seeing virtually no hope of acquittal, Brown’s attorneys were desperate to preserve the possibility of commutation.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

Dr Lynch's acquittal in the US, where witnesses were properly cross-examined, exposed the truth.

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Samane’s attorney, Robert Bernstein, celebrated his client’s acquittal.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

An acquittal was also "highly unlikely" given ample evidence, he added.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

John Jones stepped up to help, leading fundraising efforts in Chicago for what became a successful defense and acquittal.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield




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