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But Rahmani said he thinks the overwhelming vote to acquit is “a clear sign” that the case should be dropped and Essayli should move on.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026

"We expect the court to acquit Ms Esfandiari," her lawyer Nabil Boudi told AFP before Thursday's ruling.

From Barron's ● Feb. 26, 2026

The judge did not grant that application – but the defence continued to present the issues around the soldiers' statements as a major reason why the judge should acquit Soldier F.

From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2025

According to a court reporter’s transcript of the hearing, Judge Arun Subramanian, who decided the case, argued that “juries don’t acquit defendants of conduct. They acquit them of charges.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2025

I do not fear injury, only that I may not acquit myself well.

From "Ella Enchanted" by Gail Carson Levine

He was asked to write music for a “spiritual Western,” and acquits himself more than respectably.

From Salon ● Jul. 8, 2025

Steve Carell might not be the first name that springs to mind when you think of Anton Chekhov, but he acquits himself well in the Lincoln Center Theater revival of “Uncle Vanya.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 30, 2024

Typically, a jury acquits because the prosecution has failed to prove the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

From Slate ● Feb. 21, 2024

She acquits herself well, telling a story of persistence and courage that's laced with dry self-awareness and humour.

From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2023

Conscience is only too often a lenient judge who acquits the individual too easily and nearly always admits extenuating circumstances.

From Morals and the Evolution of Man by Max Simon Nordau

On Wednesday, Maltese tycoon Yorgen Fenech, who had been accused of masterminding it, was acquitted by a court in Valletta.

From Barron's ● Sep. 3, 2026

A Maltese court on Wednesday acquitted tycoon Yorgen Fenech of orchestrating the car-bomb killing of investigative reporter Daphne Caruana Galizia, sparking outrage from her family and media freedom advocates.

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

The jury acquitted Hanway, forcing the government to dismiss charges against the others it had arrested.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

The defense had stacked the jury with a demographic they suspected would be sympathetic to Flynn — older women — and he was acquitted, amid courtroom cheers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 2, 2026

When the case came to trial, Goetz was easily acquitted on charges of assault and attempted murder.

From "The Tipping Point" by Malcolm Gladwell

Observers say the jury’s 10-2 vote in favor of acquitting Jonathan Rinderknecht was a major blow to Essayli’s office.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 29, 2026

Middleton was reportedly one of several senators considering voting to convict Paxton, although he ultimately joined the majority in acquitting him.

From Salon ● May 23, 2026

Garcia's opportunities have been limited this season despite acquitting himself well in the United States and he proved himself again.

From Barron's ● Jan. 4, 2026

Anyway, the jury came back with a verdict of not guilty, acquitting Sandwich Guy of all charges.

From Slate ● Nov. 7, 2025

The great Railroad Conspiracy trials at Detroit terminated on the 25th of September, by a verdict of guilty against twelve of the prisoners and acquitting the rest.

From Harper's New Monthly Magazine, vol 1-98, 1850-1899 None by Various (magazine) Harper