wrongfully

Example Sentences

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He is waiting for the outcome of a judge-led inquiry into why he was wrongfully convicted.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

A former executive at Live Nation, the world’s largest live entertainment company, is suing the company, alleging that he was wrongfully terminated after he raised concerns about alleged financial misconduct and improper accounting practices.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2026

The one question this trial could not answer was why Malkinson was wrongfully convicted.

From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026

For all his introspection, Dunk wrongfully justifies his own survival as a transaction — a king-to-be traded for a commoner.

From Salon • Feb. 25, 2026

His firsthand perspective on the plight of people wrongfully convicted was deeply meaningful to students, who often seemed overwhelmed by Walter's testimony.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson