acquit

Example Sentences

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She said that while three defendants were acquitted by the appeals court, it had increased others' sentences.

From BBC

"The defendant was acquitted," an official from the Jeonju District Court told AFP Friday.

From Barron's

The judges acquitted Surinder Koli, saying courts had earlier mainly relied on his confession while convicting him, but they said they did not believe it had been voluntary.

From BBC

Kastrati was earlier acquitted of charges of breach of the peace, stealing a car and motoring offences when the prosecution withdrew the charges.

From BBC

The Paris criminal court acquitted a fifth man in the case.

From Barron's