acquitted
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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
A third defendant, Sandra Samane, was acquitted of both counts.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026
Rajwani, Rogers and Devlin were acquitted of violent disorder.
From BBC • Feb. 18, 2026
"Devan acquitted himself well," he said as they went.
From "A Clash of Kings" by George R.R. Martin
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