recantation

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Napoletano would testify later, as part of her recantation, that she found the site based not on memory but on instinct: By then, she said, she knew Wilson well enough to read his body language.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2024

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

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2022

Parsons, in addition to noting other problems with the man’s trial, said Amy’s recantation was “credible, and was a clear, believable statement,” according to the registry.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 21, 2021

A transcript of Tyson’s other interview also did not contain the alleged recantation, officials said.

From Washington Post • Dec. 6, 2021

But before I could say anything, Myers blurted out a full recantation of his trial testimony.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson