acquittal

Example Sentences

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Despite her acquittal the scandal has proved damaging to Ferragni's brand and affected her personal life.

From BBC

In another high-profile case, Pollack obtained the acquittal of a former Enron accountant who was facing criminal fraud charges stemming from the collapse of the energy giant.

From Barron's

But a jury found the charges against him not proven - one of two verdicts of acquittal which could be returned in criminal trials in Scotland.

From BBC

A 2024 law allows the accused a way out of a criminal conviction if they join up - an attractive option in a country with an acquittal rate of less than 1%.

From BBC

Earlier this year, Jackson secured an acquittal on second-degree murder charges for Karen Read, who was charged with killing her boyfriend, a Boston police officer.

From Los Angeles Times