exoneration
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But the U.S. attorney’s office didn’t issue a public exoneration, and officials suggested they could restart the investigation at any time.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026
Such instant exoneration increases the likelihood that worse will happen next time.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026
Deen may be past the point of complete public exoneration, but at least she has integrity to help her sleep at night — no stone over the head required.
From Salon • Sep. 7, 2025
The first DNA exoneration happened in 1989, freeing a Chicago man in prison for a rape that never occurred.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2024
Although most of the credit for my exoneration must be given to Dr. Aurelius, who apparently earned his naps by presenting me as a hopeless, shell-shocked lunatic.
From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins
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