acquit
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In the criminal justice system, jurors are entitled to acquit defendants by deliberately rejecting evidence or refusing to apply the law, often by substituting their own sense of fairness—a concept known as jury nullification.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
The jury declined to comment on what prompted them to acquit.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 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
It is also up to you to acquit when guilt has not been proven.
From "Monster" by Walter Dean Myers
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