exoneration

Example Sentences

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Such instant exoneration increases the likelihood that worse will happen next time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

Elwood said Pollack truly believed Tankleff had been wrongly convicted and wanted to fight for his exoneration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

But the sheer number of Spacey’s accusers suggests that his acquittal was hardly an exoneration.

From Salon • Oct. 20, 2025

This new script is exemplified by stories of death row inmates who have been freed by revelations of injustice and of others who were executed despite strong cases for exoneration.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2025

Although most of the credit for my exoneration must be given to Dr. Aurelius, who apparently earned his naps by presenting me as a hopeless, shell-shocked lunatic.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins