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
Also on Thursday, a second man, 50-year-old Matt Styler, of Gosport, pleaded not guilty to assaulting a police officer.
From BBC • Jun. 6, 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
They went to trial in June 1873, and they were found not guilty.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
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