acquitted

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As sometimes destructive protests broke out after police were acquitted, King made his celebrated plea, “Can we all get along?”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Following his trial in 2001 at Norwich Crown Court, he was acquitted by the jury.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Although he was acquitted of antisemitism, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra withdrew its offer for a job as principal conductor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Earlier this week, Hunt and a third defendant in the case, Daniel Martin, were formally acquitted of the charge of murder after the prosecution offered no evidence against them.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

Formal police charges of dereliction of duty were brought against Parker, but once again he was acquitted.

From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly