acquitted
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In eight instances, juries acquitted defendants at trial.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026
Following his trial in 2001 at Norwich Crown Court, he was acquitted by the jury.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
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
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
We were promptly acquitted and I saw firsthand that justice was not at all blind.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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The Outsiders
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This Week In Words: September 28–October 4, 2019
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Claudette Colvin: Twice Toward Justice
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