acquitted
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And in late February, jurors convicted two activists on stalking charges after they livestreamed themselves following an immigration agent to his home; the pair were acquitted of conspiracy.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026
Following his trial in 2001 at Norwich Crown Court, he was acquitted by the jury.
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
Rocky denied all wrongdoing and jumped into a courtroom gallery to hug Rihanna when he was acquitted in February 2025.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026
Reid, whose recordings were submitted to the court, was acquitted of the misdemeanor charge at trial.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 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
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