overturned

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South Carolina’s Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh’s murder conviction, citing jury interference by then court clerk Becky Hill.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026

The victims contacted the police following publicity around a parole board panel decision that he had been ready for release that was ultimately overturned after a legal challenge by two of his victims.

From BBC • May 24, 2026

The appeals court had overturned a lower court ruling that four cruise lines had to pay millions of dollars in compensation for using the confiscated docks in Cuba.

From Barron's • May 21, 2026

Weinstein was initially convicted of assaulting Mann in 2020, but that verdict, along with another charge, was overturned in April 2024.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Some of the tables in the room were overturned.

From "Time Bomb" by Joelle Charbonneau