not guilty
Example Sentences
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One pleaded guilty, one pleaded not guilty and it couldn’t be determined if the other three had entered pleas.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
California man Cole Allen, 31, has pleaded not guilty to charges including attempting to kill the president.
From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026
The defendant in his case has pleaded not guilty and is now awaiting trial.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026
Both the brothers pleaded not guilty and are due back in court in July.
From BBC • May 21, 2026
I looked as not guilty as anyone ever looked and as if I knew exactly where I was going.
From "Milkweed" by Jerry Spinelli
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