recantation
Example Sentences
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He also concluded her later recantation of her full testimony was a lie, prompted by the circumstances of her custody dispute.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 18, 2024
The judge renders the expert’s recantation meaningless, so Charles McCrory, an innocent man, remains in prison.
From Slate ● Apr. 4, 2022
Parsons, in addition to noting other problems with the man’s trial, said Amy’s recantation was “credible, and was a clear, believable statement,” according to the registry.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 21, 2021
A transcript of Tyson’s other interview also did not contain the alleged recantation, officials said.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 6, 2021
There is ample evidence that pressure has been brought to bear on Ralph Meyers since his trial testimony which could tend to discredit his recantation.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
