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If they agree to do so, the judges may dismiss the appeal or uphold it, in which case they may order a new trial or acquit her.

From Barron's ● Oct. 28, 2026

The lawyer for Lindsay Clancy urged a judge Tuesday to acquit the US mother accused of murdering her three children after a jury failed to reach a verdict in the high-profile case.

From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026

Kuqi added he is "100% sure" they will acquit themselves better in the Premier League next season because of the lessons of 2024-25.

From BBC ● May 2, 2026

In the end, the jury was hung—unable to break an impasse with a single juror who wanted to acquit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 1, 2026

It is also up to you to acquit when guilt has not been proven.

From "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers

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

"The public won't have confidence whether she acquits or convicts," Vance warned.

From Salon ● Jun. 12, 2023

Osborne acquits himself well on the court, demonstrating skills he learned while playing basketball in college and professionally in Australia.

From Washington Post ● Apr. 11, 2023

I only hope Joe’s conscience acquits him, wherever he is.”

From Two Wyoming Girls and Their Homestead Claim A Story for Girls by Carrie L. Marshall

A panel of three judges at the High Court in Dar es Salaam acquitted him of the more serious offence of treason, saying prosecutors had failed to prove a key element of that charge.

From BBC ● Nov. 6, 2026

The actor, who denied the charges heading into prosecution, was also acquitted of two rape counts and one count of attempted indecent assault.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 5, 2026

"In particular, it concluded that the appellant cannot rely on the fact that another individual -- who had also faced prosecution in connection with the events in Guatemala -- was acquitted in Austria."

From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026

If millions are wagered on the belief that a defendant will be acquitted, could that make a jury more reluctant to convict?

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 11, 2026

But amazingly, after a lengthy investigation was held, the players were acquitted.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler

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

Trial juries engage in nullification much more frequently, acquitting a defendant because they believe the prosecution to be unjust.

From Slate ● Sep. 4, 2025

A panel of 12 jurors deliberated for 13 hours before acquitting Combs of three of the most serious five charges he was facing.

From BBC ● Jul. 2, 2025

A judgment of the Inquisition in Spain and Portugal condemning or acquitting persons accused of religious offenses.

From Webster's Unabridged Dictionary (2nd 100 Pages) by Noah Webster