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exculpatory

[ik-skuhl-puh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee] / ɪkˈskʌl pəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i /


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Concealing the use of such informants from the defense, as happened in Carruthers’ case, is a serious breach of a prosecutor’s obligation to disclose potentially exculpatory information.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Mayes also requested exculpatory evidence, as requested by defendant and former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows.

From Salon • Jan. 13, 2025

As Simmons’ lawsuit against the city explained, “These exculpatory police reports were knowingly and deliberately suppressed by the defendants in order to frame plaintiff for a crime he did not commit.”

From Slate • Aug. 20, 2024

According to the passages that were unsealed, Menendez plans to testify about what he believes were exculpatory communications with his wife, Nadine, if he decides to take the witness stand in his defense.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 16, 2024

All of these recorded statements were typed, exculpatory, and favorable to Walter McMillian, and none of them had been disclosed to McMillian's attorneys, as was required.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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