acquitted

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Following his trial in 2001 at Norwich Crown Court, he was acquitted by the jury.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Although he was acquitted of antisemitism, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra withdrew its offer for a job as principal conductor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

Jurors had a good laugh, Dunn recalled, and acquitted him, but the case was costly.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 8, 2026

A third defendant, Sandra Samane, was acquitted of both counts.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

Mumler was later tried for fraud and acquitted.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock