exonerate

Example Sentences

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"Their arrest, prosecution and conviction for harassment were an egregious affront on those rights and they are delighted to have finally been exonerated."

From BBC

Only in 1906, after many twists, did the high court of appeal overturn the original verdict, exonerating Dreyfus.

From Barron's

"We are confident that when the facts come out, the Prince Group and its Chairman will be fully exonerated."

From Barron's

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

From The Wall Street Journal

While he was exonerated for the murder charge, his drug conviction still stands, they have said.

From BBC