acquittal

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In L.A. and across the country, defendants accused of assaulting federal officers have won acquittals or had charges dropped.

From Los Angeles Times

Spacey has denied all allegations, and the various lawsuits that stemmed from them ended up being dropped, dismissed, or resulted in his acquittal.

From Los Angeles Times

He said governors were not aware, after that acquittal, that Kaddour-Cherif had further court dates on other matters.

From BBC

His office has taken two defendants in misdemeanor assault cases to trial, but both ended in acquittals.

From Los Angeles Times

She said their acquittal "can provide that new sense of energy and hope" as there was a "long fight ahead" for the civil rights movement and supporters of Palestine in Singapore.

From BBC