recantation

Example Sentences

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When Duran came up for parole in summer 2022, Baca compiled a parole packet that included Rivera’s recantation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2025

Prosecutors had opposed Franklin’s petition, arguing that the recantation by the witness wasn’t credible.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 5, 2024

Also according to the department, Tyson claimed to have two recorded interviews with Mrs. Bryant but provided authorities with only one, which included no recantation.

From Washington Post • Apr. 27, 2023

The judge renders the expert’s recantation meaningless, so Charles McCrory, an innocent man, remains in prison.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2022

There is ample evidence that pressure has been brought to bear on Ralph Meyers since his trial testimony which could tend to discredit his recantation.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson