exculpate

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The documentary includes an interview with a whistleblower who claimed bosses told him to doctor evidence to exculpate the agency in the death of Hernández Rojas.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 9, 2026

“It does not vary either to exculpate on the basis of the actor’s unusual callousness or to condemn for outraging an excessively delicate relative of the deceased,” Rennie wrote, citing the Model Penal Code.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2022

“Much like with the Covington Catholic kids, the situation was a hoax, but in the show the full video doesn’t exculpate Ari’s aggressive and hostile interaction,” said the MRC analysis.

From Washington Times • May 10, 2019

It is depressing that it still has to be said, but: Testimonials from women—especially powerful women—do not exculpate accused harassers.

From Slate • Sep. 1, 2018

Though they proceed to exculpate themselves from the charge, it is evident their intention was to pursue in the future the same policy which they had hitherto practised.

From The Influence and Development of English Gilds As Illustrated by the History of the Craft Gilds of Shrewsbury by Hibbert, Francis Aiden