exonerated

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"We are confident that after the facts and evidence are reviewed in this case, he will be completely exonerated," attorney Mitchell Schuster told reporters outside the court, where Diggs's arraignment lasted less than five minutes.

From Barron's • Feb. 13, 2026

Nunez’s attorneys, Deputy Federal Public Defenders Rebecca Harris and David Menninger, said they were pleased the jury exonerated their client.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 20, 2025

Even if the innocent are exonerated, the process is the punishment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 3, 2025

Mr Vedam repeatedly appealed the murder conviction and a few years ago new evidence in the case surfaced which exonerated.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2025

Our time in Chicago with other exonerated former death row prisoners was energizing for Walter, who seemed more motivated than ever to talk about his experience.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson