not guilty
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Brown pleaded not guilty and was released on bail in April, pending trial.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
Mangione has pleaded not guilty to the state charges and a separate federal case.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Mangione is also charged in a separate federal case, in which he has also pleaded not guilty.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
Adedoja and Bakas were found not guilty of attempted kidnapping.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Each of the accused suggested that it was the government that was criminal before pleading not guilty.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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