acquittal

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Fuhrman’s involvement in the case was likely a “substantial factor” in Simpson’s acquittal, Douglas said, adding that the detective’s family was “suffering from his loss.”

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Dennis Coronacion, chair of the political science department at Manila's University of Santo Tomas, told AFP before Cayetano's election he believed an acquittal was "highly possible" given the Senate's new makeup.

From Barron's • May 11, 2026

In reference to the previous acquittal, Darcy hopes that the man who brought that case has got some closure.

From BBC • May 7, 2026

Judge Summers responded to what’s ordinarily a pro forma motion before handing the case to the jury and, instead, issued what’s known as a directed verdict of acquittal, ending the case single-handedly, then and there.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 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