recantation

Example Sentences

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Prosecutors had opposed Franklin’s petition, arguing that the recantation by the witness wasn’t credible.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2024

Also according to the department, Tyson claimed to have two recorded interviews with Mrs. Bryant but provided authorities with only one, which included no recantation.

From Washington Post • Apr. 27, 2023

In later years Rushdie called this recantation the “biggest mistake of my life.”

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 17, 2022

The judge renders the expert’s recantation meaningless, so Charles McCrory, an innocent man, remains in prison.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2022

I wanted Ralph's recantation to sink in, but I didn't want to hesitate too long because we needed a lot more.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson