exoneration

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As in other federal assault cases, bystander videos as well as police-camera and surveillance footage cast doubt on agents’ claims, in some cases leading to the exoneration of citizens.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 9, 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

Mathai said he wanted to offer comment on “the credibility of some of the witnesses” who were supporting the exoneration.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2024

"After the excitement has blown over and not more than six months after the trial, you will be freed with full presidential pardon and complete exoneration of all charges on which you will be tried."

From Nazi Saboteurs by Samantha Seiple