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exoneration

[ig-zon-uh-rey-shuhn] / ɪgˌzɒn əˈreɪ ʃən /
NOUN
vindication
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NOUN
liberation
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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

Elwood said Pollack truly believed Tankleff had been wrongly convicted and wanted to fight for his exoneration.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 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

And just like Peter Sullivan, his exoneration came down to DNA evidence.

From BBC • May 13, 2025

The New York Times covered his exoneration and homecoming in a front-page story.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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