not guilty
Example Sentences
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A woman has been found not guilty of murdering her elderly mother after deciding she "couldn't go on" looking after her.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
An arbitrator has sided with former Google Chief Executive Eric Schmidt, saying in a preliminary ruling that he was not guilty of sexual assault against his former girlfriend and business partner Michelle Ritter.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026
California man Cole Allen, 31, has pleaded not guilty to charges including attempting to kill the president.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
Porter, found not guilty of murder at the end of the first trial, has already been sentenced for his membership of an OCG.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
Hinckley was tried and found not guilty by reason of insanity.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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