not guilty
Example Sentences
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Clancy pleaded not guilty, and her trial recently ended in a mistrial due to a hung jury.
From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026
Seven others were given lesser sentences of up to four years, and one person was found not guilty.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Ortiz, who has pleaded not guilty to all charges, tried to fire her defense attorney during the same hearing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 30, 2026
Ortiz, who is from Florida, has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
From Barron's ● Sep. 29, 2026
It was like questioning a criminal who says he is not guilty and then closing the case based on his word.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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