acquitted

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Mulakhil faced trial alongside Mohammad Kabir, also an asylum seeker from Afghanistan, who was acquitted of all charges.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 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

Political observers say his chances of contesting the presidential race remain slim even if he is acquitted in the graft case.

From Barron's • Mar. 8, 2026

Jurors acquitted all three women of conspiring to dox Huitzilin.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 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