acquittal

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Seeing virtually no hope of acquittal, Brown’s attorneys were desperate to preserve the possibility of commutation.

From Slate • Apr. 2, 2026

Her lawyer, Clyde Billard, pled for full acquittal, arguing there was no proof and she could afford them.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

Samane’s attorney, Robert Bernstein, celebrated his client’s acquittal.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 27, 2026

But it seems a bit like a criminal defense attorney polling the jury in advance about what will win him an acquittal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 29, 2026

Kelsie Morrison had earlier told agents that Hale was certain that “money will buy the protection or acquittal of any man for any crime in Osage County.”

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann