recantation

Example Sentences

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She was unaware that Cox remained in prison until contacted by Times reporters, and said she thought that her recantation three decades ago would have helped him seek release.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2024

Trial court judge Abraham Alcantara said in his ruling that a former senior police official’s recantation led to his decision to acquit de Lima.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2023

The judge renders the expert’s recantation meaningless, so Charles McCrory, an innocent man, remains in prison.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2022

A transcript of Tyson’s other interview also did not contain the alleged recantation, officials said.

From Washington Post • Dec. 6, 2021

I wanted Ralph's recantation to sink in, but I didn't want to hesitate too long because we needed a lot more.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson