acquitted
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It was used in closing speeches of four people who pulled down the statue of slave trader Edward Colston in Bristol in June 2020 - all four defendants were acquitted despite admitting their involvement.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
He told me he had been annoyed at the No Kings protesters blocking traffic, but he was glad Gamble had been acquitted.
From Slate • May 4, 2026
Although the bakers were all acquitted last year, their plight sparked debate across France.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
Raynella Leath, accused of murdering two husbands, was acquitted of David Leath’s murder after a judge issued a directed verdict.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
State courts overturned his conviction and death sentence, and he was subsequently acquitted of all charges and released.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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