acquittal

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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

Aside from the Bronstein case, the others ended in an acquittal or a hung jury.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

But it seems a bit like a criminal defense attorney polling the jury in advance about what will win him an acquittal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Even the acquittal pronounced by Athena had not restored to him his peace of mind.

From "Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes" by Edith Hamilton