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

Trial court judge Abraham Alcantara said in his ruling that a former senior police official’s recantation led to his decision to acquit de Lima.

From Seattle Times • May 11, 2023

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

At this point, Tate and his investigators had little interest in Myers's recantation.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson