| 单词 | acquittal |
| 例句 | They acquitted Orestes, and with the words of acquittal the spirit of evil which had haunted his house for so long was banished. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z John Jones stepped up to help, leading fundraising efforts in Chicago for what became a successful defense and acquittal. A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919 2018-01-02T00:00:00Z Kelsie Morrison had earlier told agents that Hale was certain that “money will buy the protection or acquittal of any man for any crime in Osage County.” Killers of the Flower Moon 2017-04-18T00:00:00Z Even the acquittal pronounced by Athena had not restored to him his peace of mind. Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes 1942-01-01T00:00:00Z “She is innocent, my Elizabeth,” said I, “and that shall be proved; fear nothing, but let your spirits be cheered by the assurance of her acquittal.” Frankenstein 1818-01-01T00:00:00Z “We believe that it will result in an acquittal once this trial commences and concludes in California.” Weinstein challenges extradition to face California charges 2021-04-12T04:00:00Z The narrative takes place in less than 24 hours, from the afternoon after Dieudonné’s acquittal to his long night of searching, unsuccessfully, for refuge. 2 Novels by ‘Alternative Nobel’ Winner Take On Power and Its Abuses 2020-05-05T04:00:00Z Tyson outlines the inevitable acquittal of the two white men charged with the murder, who would later confess to the crime and brag about it as a badge of honor. The stain of 'The Blood of Emmett Till' - Rebecca Carroll on a pernicious legacy 2017-03-03T05:00:00Z But this is an acquittal, not a conviction — because, the judge reasons, even lethal force can be justified, and the police “had to assume that the person in question was armed and dangerous.” Review: In ‘A Kid Like Rishi,’ Hazy Uncertainty Shrouds a Teen’s Killing 2022-06-02T04:00:00Z Prosecutors immediately appealed against the acquittal to the Czech high court. Lamb of God star Randy Blythe cleared of manslaughter over fan's death 2013-03-05T14:20:52Z When bad news breaks, we pray that neither the culprit nor the victim is black, because who could bear another mistrial, acquittal or conviction that feels as if it were beneath justice? Just What Was on Trial in the Bill Cosby Case? 2017-06-21T04:00:00Z Minutes after the acquittal, commentators on Fox News’ “The Five” were on the attack against Democrats. TV news ready to shift gears after impeachment saga ends 2020-02-05T05:00:00Z Father and son are lower-rung drug dealers whose acquittal from some unspecified court case sets off a hunt for the rat within their close-knit criminal community. Film review: Down Terrace 2010-07-29T15:28:00Z Among some of the newly ubiquitous words observed by the analysts with Oxford included “bushfire” and “impeachment” in January, followed by “acquittal” in February, before landing on “coronavirus” in March. Oxford dictionary skips 'Word of the Year' for 2020, says 'unprecedented' year required dozens instead 2020-11-23T05:00:00Z He and Michael Che trade shots at Trump’s rambling acquittal speech; his confusing Kansas City, Kansas, for Kansas City, Missouri; and his penchant for slurring words – all to the loud, self-satisfied applause of the audience. Saturday Night Live: RuPaul teaches the art of drag but episode can't slay 2020-02-09T05:00:00Z These acquittals were what prompted her to publish this book, in order to publicise the evidence contradicting the official version of her father's death. Songs of Blood and Sword by Fatima Bhutto 2010-04-24T23:09:00Z An appeal to his acquittal is being heard in the supreme court. Bollywood star Salman Khan granted bail after poaching conviction 2018-04-07T04:00:00Z Donate money, and supporters might complain it’s not enough, while those who backed Zimmerman’s acquittal will argue that nary a penny should be spent. Strange Fruit: Skittles, Trayvon Martin and Corporate Responsibility 2013-07-18T08:00:49Z He saw his acquittal as one step in a longer struggle. Yasar Kemal, Turkish novelist and voice against political injustice, dies 2015-03-02T05:00:00Z The channel did well a year ago with a movie about the ax murders of Borden’s father and stepmother in Massachusetts in 1892 and her subsequent trial and acquittal. Review: ‘The Lizzie Borden Chronicles,’ a Lifetime Series Starring Christina Ricci 2015-03-31T04:00:00Z But Darden, still stinging from the jury’s rebuke of his best efforts to convict Simpson, believes that the tide won’t turn because of the acquittal of one very wealthy, very famous black athlete. The People v OJ Simpson episode 10 – The Verdict 2016-04-05T04:00:00Z The Zimmerman acquittal and the Ferguson grand jury’s failure to indict Darren Wilson seemed to confirm what we already suspected: that the law would protect white shooters who killed young African-American men in self-defense. “Would we even be here if Julian Acox was white?” Race, self-defense and making of a murder charge 2016-01-05T05:00:00Z He first gained fame for representing Casey Anthony, the Florida mother whose televised trial in 2011 ended in an acquittal on charges of killing her young daughter. Harvey Weinstein judge approves changes to mogul's legal team 2019-01-25T05:00:00Z In October, a little less than a month before the midterm elections, the House voted to initiate impeachment proceedings, which later ended in acquittal by the Senate. How the Clinton-Gingrich years became ‘the good old days’: Republicans revisit 1994 2018-01-02T05:00:00Z Both are contemplating murder, Blandine using rat poison, Paul employing information craftily acquired from a lawyer celebrated for winning acquittal for murder suspects. La Poison 2013-03-03T00:05:25Z After Zimmerman Verdict, Groups Urge Boycott of Florida Within days of the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the death of Trayvon Martin, calls to boycott Florida, where the shooting and trial occurred, began. In Transit Blog: After Zimmerman Verdict, Groups Urge Boycott of Florida 2013-07-17T17:41:02Z His maximum sentence of 33 years was viewed by some as retribution for his acquittal in 1995. O.J. Simpson is granted parole, closing another chapter in a neverending saga 2017-07-20T04:00:00Z But his appeal was damaged by child abuse allegations as an adult and his 2005 trial and acquittal on molestation charges. Doctor's conviction could boost Jackson estate 2011-11-04T12:10:08Z Now more than ever, with a president feeling empowered and vindictive after his acquittal, we need to apply more scrutiny and less credulity to his increasingly extreme actions and statements. Perspective | We have entered the Trump Unbound era — and journalists need to step it up. 2020-02-21T05:00:00Z It’s almost hard to remember when Trump’s impeachment trial and eventual acquittal were talking points and 20 Democratic hopefuls were vying to replace him in 2021. Late Night in 2020: The Show Must Go Home 2020-12-22T05:00:00Z Thursday’s acquittal of the Bundy militants, by an all-white jury, is a de facto endorsement of political violence by conservatives and other members of the American Right-wing against the United States government. #CrimingWhileWhite does pay: Ammon Bundy and weaponized white privilege prevails again in Oregon 2016-10-31T04:00:00Z Conventional wisdom says the outcome of the trial is a predetermined acquittal—that there’s no way that sixty-seven members of the Republican-controlled Senate would vote to remove the President from office. Watch Live: Donald Trump’s Impeachment Trial Begins in the Senate 2020-01-21T05:00:00Z Simpson’s 13-month trial and acquittal still captivates Americans and was the subject of an award-winning 2016 TV series and a documentary. TV special to show 'charismatic' but 'manic' O.J. Simpson 2018-03-08T05:00:00Z Their comments followed recent extensive U.S. media commentary on the trial and acquittal in Florida of Casey Anthony on charges of killing her two year-old daughter. Jackson doctor trial judge cool to jury sequestration 2011-07-20T21:46:21Z Say, who has served as a cultural ambassador for the European Union, rejected the charges and demanded his acquittal, according to the state-run Anadolu Agency. Turkish pianist on trial for insulting Islam 2012-10-18T11:43:11Z Simpson's televised trial and acquittal on charges of murdering his ex-wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her friend Ronald Goldman in Los Angeles gripped Americans with its mixture of celebrity and race relations. Welcome Back: Travolta takes first starring TV gig since 'Kotter' 2015-01-07T05:00:00Z The only problem is that the acquittal doesn’t feel like justice. ‘The People v. O.J. Simpson’ Finale: Still Not Guilty 2016-04-05T04:00:00Z “We stand behind Nate and are proud to help bring this important and powerful story to the screen,” the statement read in part, taking care to note Mr. Parker’s acquittal. ‘The Birth of a Nation,’ Nate Parker’s Heralded Film, Is Now Cloaked in Controversy 2016-08-17T04:00:00Z Though she was not at the Marin County courthouse the day of the shooting that transformed her life, and though she maintained her innocence, she was imprisoned for more than a year before her acquittal. Angela Davis is beloved, detested, misunderstood. What can a lifelong radical teach the resistance generation? 2019-02-26T05:00:00Z Following Anthony's acquittal, she and her defense team received several death threats, one of which included a picture of Anthony with a bullet through her head. The 6 most eye-opening Casey Anthony revelations from docuseries "Where the Truth Lies" 2022-12-01T05:00:00Z Jackson left nearly $500 million in debt and a tarnished image despite the singer’s acquittal of child molestation charges in 2005. 10 troubled, triumphant years for the Michael Jackson estate 2019-06-22T04:00:00Z Celebrity trials can be unpredictable, so there might be a greater chance of an acquittal or a hung jury. Federal charges ramp up pressure on R. Kelly to make deal 2019-08-06T04:00:00Z Even if the trial is likely to end in Trump’s acquittal, people are sure to tune in. Perspective | They may be at odds now. But Trump and CNN’s Jeff Zucker have always had one thing in common. 2021-02-06T05:00:00Z The rapper said he acted in self-defense, and the three were released from custody earlier this month, pointing to a possible acquittal or light sentence in the court’s final verdict due around 1200 GMT. U.S. rapper A$AP Rocky awaits verdict on Sweden brawl 2019-08-13T04:00:00Z He tried a murder case just last week in Birmingham, winning an acquittal of his client after jurors deliberated only about 20 minutes. Ala. attorney questions death penalty in new book 2012-01-27T19:50:09Z Except for a fan jailed for yelling at jurors to acquit the singer and a lawyer who tried to slip Kelly his own music demo, the case ended without incident with the singer's acquittal. Will Jennifer Hudson take the stand? 2012-04-23T11:53:00Z Just last month Italy’s highest court ordered a new trial after prosecutors and lawyers for Ms. Kercher’s family challenged that acquittal. Books of The Times: Amanda Knox’s Memoir, ‘Waiting to Be Heard’ 2013-04-21T21:44:27Z That must have been really interesting to talk to them at that time since the acquittal was still very fresh. Samantha Bee teases big election coverage, from presidential harassment to a strategic joy offensive 2020-02-13T05:00:00Z Empaneled as an online jury, participants in any given performance sift through evidence and weigh recorded witness testimony as they consider guilt or acquittal in a murder case. In These Immersive Shows, the Jury Is In (Your Home) 2020-08-07T04:00:00Z A similar heap of past journalistic efforts, to say nothing of Jackson’s acquittal in a prolonged and hotly prosecuted 2005 molestation trial, accompanies the unsettling facts that “Leaving Neverland” presents so unflinchingly. Review | A devastating and credible ‘Leaving Neverland’ will turn you off Michael Jackson for good 2019-02-27T05:00:00Z It also measured the financial yardstick against the 1991 acquittal of Los Angeles police officers in the beating of Rodney King. Fox News: Black deaths, stock market graphic was insensitive 2020-06-06T04:00:00Z Simpson’s 13-month trial and acquittal still captivates Americans and was the subject of an award-winning 2016 TV series and a documentary. TV special to show 'charismatic' but 'manic' O.J. Simpson 2018-03-08T05:00:00Z On Twitter, I followed the trial, the ridiculous debates about hoodies, and the courtroom theatrics, and, after the acquittal, I found comfort in collective mourning. Ta-Nehisi Coates and a Generation Waking Up 2015-07-15T04:00:00Z In March, Italy's highest appeal court overturned the acquittals of Knox and Sollecito, paving the way for a potential extradition battle between Italy and the US. Amanda Knox reiterates innocence as memoir is published 2013-04-26T12:46:05Z But for a long time, the killings, and Mr. Simpson’s acquittal, lingered in a familiar kind of semi-oblivion, a bizarre, horrible episode we might remember but didn’t really want to think about. Review: ‘O.J.: Made in America,’ an Unflinching Take on His Rise and Fall 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z He was also charged over 1980s bar room brawls, receiving probation in one and an acquittal in another. Jan-Michael Vincent: Airwolf and Big Wednesday actor dies, aged 73 2019-03-08T05:00:00Z After the acquittal, Kelly vowed not to abandon the explicit music that helped make him famous. Documentary puts new attention on R. Kelly sex allegations 2019-01-10T05:00:00Z Following the Iowa caucuses results disaster and Donald Trump’s Senate acquittal, the Democrats have a lot riding on this event. Saturday Night Live: RuPaul teaches the art of drag but episode can't slay 2020-02-09T05:00:00Z In its ruling, Italy's top court said the legal meandering that produced two convictions, two acquittals and four years each in jail for Knox and Sollecito resulted from "deplorable" carelessness. New Amanda Knox film meant to push past headlines, makers say 2016-09-12T04:00:00Z Lawson, 53, said she was "disappointed but unsurprised" by the acquittal and said she was "maliciously vilified" in the trial that had provided a stage for a sustained campaign to destroy her reputation. British celebrity chef Nigella Lawson's staff cleared of fraud 2013-12-20T16:11:53Z Officers terrorized several black teenage boys and two white women who had been staying there, a macabre episode that ended with the deaths of three of the boys and the acquittal of the officers. A White Director, the Police and Race in ‘Detroit’ 2017-08-02T04:00:00Z It’s frustrating to watch the prosecution fight for a conviction knowing that the jury is going to vote for O.J.’s acquittal. ‘The People v. O.J. Simpson’ Finale: Still Not Guilty 2016-04-05T04:00:00Z Despite his eventual acquittal, the case resurfaced in the fevered run-up to “The Birth of a Nation,” of which Mr. Parker is writer, director and star. Nate Parker’s Past Surfaces in Prosecutors’ Investigation of Penn State 2016-10-28T04:00:00Z Garber hopes the state will decline to retry him but if it does, he expects an acquittal. Finding redemption without DNA proof 2012-10-13T15:00:00Z The acquittals lead to riots in Los Angeles that left 53 dead and more than 2,000 injured. John Ridley to direct LA riots film 2015-10-13T04:00:00Z A huge march through the community was organised to celebrate the acquittals and the woman was, in effect, run out of town. Rape films vs realism 2011-01-19T09:30:00Z And we all know what followed their acquittal. The six-day riot, or uprising, in Los Angeles stemmed directly from public access to Holliday’s video, which aired repeatedly on national TV. The Long, Vital History of Bystander Recordings 2016-08-11T04:00:00Z Within the show, however, while Trump's move denies justice to Meyers' victims, it also compels the sergeant to speak truthfully on the stand in Laney's case, and his odious testimonial leads to Laney's acquittal. "The Good Fight" maps a way to pull victory out of a string of losses 2020-05-14T04:00:00Z He worked with Sullivan, a Harvard Law School professor, when they won a 2017 acquittal for former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez at his double murder trial. Judge OKs new Harvey Weinstein lawyers who once represented accuser 2019-01-25T05:00:00Z The murals depict the mutiny, the trial of the rebels in New Haven and, finally, their repatriation to Africa after their acquittal. Art Review: Hale Woodruff’s Talladega Murals, in ‘Rising Up,’ at N.Y.U. 2013-08-15T21:36:28Z The podcast led to the retrial and eventual acquittal and release from prison of the man originally convicted of the murder, Kaj Linna. Serial is back – but can it make a difference in the gritty new era of true-crime podcasting? 2018-09-16T04:00:00Z Prior to Salem, most witchcraft trials in New England resulted in acquittal. Most witches are women, because witch hunts were all about persecuting the powerless 2019-10-24T04:00:00Z That request from the jury is usually the result of one holdout for acquittal saying to the others that ‘I think he’s guilty, but I’m just not sure they proved it beyond a reasonable doubt.’ Why Couldn’t the Cosby Jury Reach a Verdict? Legal Experts Assess 2017-06-17T04:00:00Z The acquittal was a victory for moral relativism and sexual tolerance, as well as for literary freedom. The trial of Lady Chatterley's Lover 2010-10-22T11:00:00Z But Drudge went conspicuously rogue during Trump’s impeachment trial and subsequent acquittal. Matt Drudge draws Trump’s ire, setting off a potentially substantial split between the conservative media power player and the president 2020-04-20T04:00:00Z With Grace in the lead studio chair, coverage of Anthony's acquittal on Tuesday brought HLN the largest audience in its 29-year-history. Anthony trial a showcase for HLN's Nancy Grace 2011-07-09T21:46:04Z An impeachment acquittal, this book warns, might give Americans a glimpse of what executive power looks like when the gloves come off, too. How Trump Is Remaking the Highest Office in His Own Image 2020-02-05T05:00:00Z The 1955 lynching of Till, and the acquittal of his killers, shocked people of conscience, terrified African Americans and fueled the emotions that led to bus boycotts, lunch-counter sit-ins and the Freedom Rides. Can a thorough, thoughtful museum speak to a new racist age? 2016-09-20T04:00:00Z They also built a case that he deliberately sabotaged Simpson's chances for acquittal and appeal to protect himself and his own self-interests. OJ Simpson lawyers say he is closer to freedom 2013-05-19T19:07:09Z The death of Jackson was a massive cultural phenomenon, bringing an outpouring of public affection and revival of his songs and largely erasing the taint that remained after his criminal trial, despite his acquittal. Tributes to Michael Jackson flow on 10th death anniversary 2019-06-25T04:00:00Z While Brooks' acquittal was good news for 21st Century Fox and News Corp., which is Murdoch's publishing company, other executives were found guilty. 21st Century Fox - Time Warner deal would face intense D.C. scrutiny 2014-07-16T04:00:00Z By revealing, among other things, the ugly history between the Los Angeles Police Department and African-Americans, the documentary provided context for why Mr. Simpson’s acquittal unleashed such joy among some African-Americans. ‘O.J.: Made in America’: A Documentary Movie or a Mini-Series? 2017-01-11T05:00:00Z There was little question that a president’s first speech after a Senate trial and acquittal was newsworthy enough for broadcasters to break into regular programming. Broadcasters stick with Trump during acquittal victory talk 2020-02-06T05:00:00Z Our recent impeachment hearings and Trump's brazenly corrupt acquittal in the Senate showed the world that our system of laws can only be as strong as our willingness to enforce them. "The Good Fight" dreams up a Hillary Clinton timeline we've all wondered about 2020-04-09T04:00:00Z And covering the 1992 unrest after the acquittal of the four officers who beat Rodney King was one of the first times that I faced my anger head-on. I’ve been reporting on race for 40 years. Can we ever fix what’s broken? 2016-10-19T04:00:00Z Simpson was accused in those killings but the so-called "trial of the century" in Los Angeles ended with his acquittal in 1995. Documentary says inmate involved in Simpson case 2012-11-20T13:08:10Z The 1992 Los Angeles riots following the acquittal of Rodney King's assailants led to Walter Hill's Looters being cancelled; it appeared later, renamed Trespass. Jack Reacher – review 2012-12-30T00:08:01Z M. Gerald Schwartzbach, a defense attorney who won actor Robert Blake's acquittal in a murder case, said a defendant's state of mind is an essential element of a criminal trial. Opening statements expected in 'Shield' actor murder trial 2016-05-24T04:00:00Z In 2013, following the acquittal of George Zimmerman in the killing of Trayvon Martin in Florida, Mr. Wonder said that he would no longer appear in states with a Stand Your Ground self-defense law. Stevie Wonder's Tour Will Take Him to States He Vowed to Avoid 2015-01-15T05:00:00Z There were responses, protests, and, after the acquittal of the officers charged with the attack on King, even riots—and there were plenty of articles and editorials. The O. J. Story and the Flow of Information in a Pre-Internet World 2016-06-21T04:00:00Z More than twenty years after his 1995 acquittal for the murder of his ex-wife and a friend, Fox television is airing a two-hour special on Sunday called “O.J. Simpson: The Lost Confession?” TV special to show 'charismatic' but 'manic' O.J. Simpson 2018-03-08T05:00:00Z After Jackson's acquittal, they remained in touch and in the summer of 2009, as Jackson prepared to launch his "This is It" tour, the singer asked Dileo to manage him again. Former Michael Jackson manager Frank Dileo dies 2011-08-24T22:18:14Z “When you have an acquittal in criminal cases, it always makes the appeal more difficult,” said Michael Bachner, a defense attorney. Weinstein's acquittal on some charges may hamper appeal of sex crimes conviction 2020-02-26T05:00:00Z The shadow of Rodney King — his videotaped beating by L.A.P.D. officers, their acquittal and the subsequent riots — hangs over the Simpson trial, but so does a much longer history of racism and brutality. Review: ‘O.J.: Made in America,’ an Unflinching Take on His Rise and Fall 2016-05-19T04:00:00Z Over a year after her attacker’s acquittal, Sara regrets coming forward. 'It savaged my life': military sexual assault survivors fighting to become visible 2016-10-11T04:00:00Z It was inspired, he said, by the debates and nationwide protests that greeted George Zimmerman’s July 13 acquittal in the killing of Mr. Martin, a unarmed black teenager. ArtsBeat: Festival of Short Plays Inspired by Trayvon Martin Case 2013-08-05T22:21:29Z It disturbs me very little to accede to Trump's acquittal As I con the hicks in Maine. Style Invitational Week 1463: Fork over some (new) spoonerisms 2021-11-18T05:00:00Z With his acquittal, the only obstacle to the succession had been removed. The real Harry Redknapp 2013-04-30T14:49:41Z Baez first gained fame for representing Anthony, the Florida mom whose televised trial in 2011 ended in an acquittal on charges accusing her of killing her young daughter. Weinstein sues lawyer Jose Baez, seeks return of $1M in fees 2021-05-06T04:00:00Z A court ruled that prosecutors didn't give the defense an adequate opportunity to review forensic evidence and ordered a retrial, resulting in Padgett's acquittal and release from death row with Jaffe serving as his lawyer. Ala. attorney questions death penalty in new book 2012-01-27T19:50:09Z He also won acquittal for Big Bill Haywood, the secretary for the mine workers, accused of murdering the Governor of Idaho. 'Clarence Darrow: Attorney for the Damned': new biography of an indefatigable champion of the underdog 2011-06-08T20:43:04Z Duggar’s attorneys have filed for a new trial or an acquittal. Sentencing set for Josh Duggar in federal child porn case 2022-02-15T05:00:00Z Simpson as an “idiot” whose acquittal was nonetheless a moral victory. With Police Brutality Episode, ‘black-ish’ Shows How Sitcoms Can Still Matter 2016-02-25T05:00:00Z More recently, the proof is in acquittals and mistrials despite documentary evidence of cops criminally gunning down unarmed black citizens. A culture of corruption: Police feel they aren’t held accountable 2017-01-24T05:00:00Z For all the pageantry, both Johnson’s and Clinton’s impeachments ended in acquittal. The rare and bizarre ritual of marching the impeachment articles from the House to the Senate 2020-01-15T05:00:00Z More than twenty years after his 1995 acquittal for the murder of his ex-wife and a friend, Fox television is airing a two-hour special on Sunday called “O.J. Simpson: The Lost Confession?” TV special to show 'charismatic' but 'manic' O.J. Simpson 2018-03-08T05:00:00Z In another, elderly couples gather to celebrate the acquittal of a friend who was on trial for crimes against humanity committed at a Nazi concentration camp. Drama, in German, in the Shadow of ‘Leopoldtstadt’ 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z New York Fashion Week dribbled into existence just after President Trump’s impeachment acquittal victory lap, and in the shadow of the Bernie-Buttigieg squabbles over Iowa. Seeing the Oscar Challenge to Fashion Week and Raising It One 2020-02-10T05:00:00Z OJ’s acquittal did not end police brutality or systemic racism in the United States. The People v OJ Simpson episode 10 – The Verdict 2016-04-05T04:00:00Z That makes Kutcher's observations ill-timed from the perspective of public relations and justice – the votes on each count in the deadlocked mistrial leaned toward acquittal. Are some stars and celebrity cases simply too famous to ensure that justice will be served? 2023-02-04T05:00:00Z Several director pals also appeared in cameos in “Into the Night” and “Spies Like Us,” two of the features Landis made between the deaths and his acquittal. ‘Twilight Zone: The Movie’ and the Deadly Accident That Plagued It 2023-06-25T04:00:00Z Trump’s demand, and his withholding of military aid to Ukraine, led to the House’s impeachment of Trump and his subsequent acquittal in the Senate. John Solomon columns on Ukraine ripped in newspaper’s internal investigation for conflicts and distortions 2020-02-19T05:00:00Z Baez first gained fame representing Anthony, the Florida mom whose televised trial in 2011 ended in an acquittal on charges of killing her young daughter. Weinstein overhauling legal team as trial looms in 60 days 2019-07-10T04:00:00Z Seven voted for acquittal; five wanted to convict him. Paw and order: Dormie, the dog who went on trial for cat murder 2021-05-17T04:00:00Z In the wake of the acquittals, crimes aimed at white businesses included the firebombing of several tobacco warehouses, attacks that suggested the skills of Mr. Marrow’s fellow Vietnam veterans. 2010-02-13T00:22:00Z The fourth episode picks apart the defense strategy, the prosecution’s blunders, and the racial and economic factors at play in his eventual acquittal. OJ: Made in America: a marvelous, gripping true crime documentary 2016-01-24T05:00:00Z In Kurson’s case, double jeopardy wouldn’t necessarily be an issue because his federal case ended before a conviction or acquittal. Kushner pal hit with state charges months after Trump pardon 2021-08-18T04:00:00Z Related: The People v OJ Simpson episode eight – bring on the Dancing Itos The wounds left by the acquittal of the officers who beat King within an inch of his life were still fresh. The People v OJ Simpson episode nine – Manna From Heaven 2016-04-01T04:00:00Z Now, 25 years after her acquittal, she’s telling what happened on her own terms, in this new Jordan Peele-produced documentary series. What’s on TV Friday: ‘Proven Innocent’ and ‘Lorena’ 2019-02-15T05:00:00Z Talking about the uprising that followed the acquittal of the police officers who viciously beat King in 1991, they try to explain what happened, no two having the same point of view. Review: Embodying Justice in ‘Twilight: Los Angeles, 1992’ 2021-11-01T04:00:00Z Even if the majority of the cases do end in acquittal, the judicial process is too lengthy. London Book Fair: Elif Shafak on Turkey's progress 2013-04-12T15:00:02Z After the kidnapping of the Lindbergh baby in 1932, the New Orleans case was revisited in some newspapers, with the acquittal transformed into a conviction and no mention of a black detective. Michael A. Ross's 'Great New Orleans Kidnapping Case' 2014-10-13T04:00:00Z The federal indictment in Chicago alleges that Kelly’s acquittal followed concerted efforts by him and people around him to conceal evidence and bribe witnesses to prevent their cooperation in the investigation. Singer R. Kelly faces bail hearing over sex trafficking allegations 2019-07-16T04:00:00Z About a decade earlier Borden had been accused of the ax murders of her father and stepmother, and despite her acquittal, the notoriety lingered. | 'Nance O?Neil': Lizzie Borden Finds Love (Perhaps) After the Ax 2010-09-20T21:56:00Z But Mesereau, best known for winning an acquittal for pop star Michael Jackson on child molestation charges, has so far delivered a different message to jurors. In retrial, Bill Cosby’s defense cites ‘money and lots more money’ as accuser’s motivation 2018-04-13T04:00:00Z It also was where he entertained young boys, one of whom brought molestation charges against the "Thriller" singer that resulted in a 2005 trial and Jackson's acquittal. Neverland Ranch back on market with cut price, no Michael Jackson reference 2017-03-02T05:00:00Z It’s the 20th anniversary of the two killings for which O. J. Simpson stood trial, a case that ended in his acquittal. O. J. and the White Bronco Ride Again 2014-06-10T04:00:00Z Step-by-step, they recite different motives, defenses, and courtroom tactics that can lead to an acquittal. How to Get Away With Murder Is Everything You Love In One Show 2014-09-25T04:00:00Z It was reported that President Trump pushed for the vote to be on Tuesday so that he could boast about his acquittal during the State of the Union. ‘S.N.L.’ Imagines the Impeachment Trial That Could Have Been 2020-02-02T05:00:00Z Jordan said he almost cancelled an appearance at a sold-out screening at Los Angeles at the weekend following the news of Zimmerman's acquittal. Trayvon Martin acquittal coincides with release of Fruitvale Station 2013-07-15T10:26:18Z “Otherwise I’ll be getting alerts every five minutes,” she says softly, “probably with another acquittal.” Perspective | With ‘Detroit,’ Kathryn Bigelow refines an aesthetic grounded in equal parts theory and reality 2017-07-26T04:00:00Z But, according to experts, he faces a legal hurdle: his acquittal on some of the most serious charges. Weinstein's acquittal on some charges may hamper appeal of sex crimes conviction 2020-02-26T05:00:00Z Paul Callan, a former prosecutor, said an acquittal is still possible since deliberations resume and “anything can happen after a weekend of reflection.” Weinstein jury to keep deliberating after deadlock on most serious charges 2020-02-24T05:00:00Z An acquittal would give him more room to pursue major strategic decisions, particularly in mergers and acquisitions. Samsung boss Jay Y Lee faces final hearing over alleged fraud, stock manipulation 2023-11-17T05:00:00Z Months after his acquittal last year, the U.S. Mistrial declared after federal jury deadlocks in trial of ex-officer in deadly Breonna Taylor raid 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Her lawyers pleaded for her acquittal, saying that chronic illnesses she suffers from mean she is at risk of dying in prison. Ukraine war: Russian artist Sasha Skochilenko jailed for anti-war messages 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z OJ Simpson - the gridiron legend-turned-film star, whose subsequent arrest and acquittal on murder charges transfixed the world - was another of those to gather around the microphone with the players. Bags of urine, cans of Bud and the team that saved US soccer 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z The acquittal came Monday in the second of three trials against first responders who were indicted by a grand jury in the 23-year-old massage therapist’s 2019 death. What to know about Elijah McClain’s death and the cases against police and paramedics 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z The acquittal came Monday in the second of three trials against first responders indicted by state prosecutors in the 23-year-old massage therapist’s death in August 2021. What to know about Elijah McClain’s death and the cases against police and paramedics 2023-11-07T05:00:00Z Mr Skvortsov was held for 11 months but released from custody earlier this month, before his acquittal. Swedish court clears dual national Skvortsov of spying for Russia 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z On Tuesday the prosecution appeal against Mr Hunter's acquittal for murder and his sentence for manslaughter came before the Court of Appeal in Nicosia. David Hunter: Appeal against Cyprus manslaughter verdict begins 2023-10-26T04:00:00Z An acquittal would have threatened our elections and the rule of law in 2024. MAGA lawyers take a sweetheart deal for democracy. Trump should be frightened 2023-10-21T04:00:00Z Murray had previously spoken out about Spacey’s acquittal in a July interview with Piers Morgan on Sky News Australia. Kevin Spacey gets a standing ovation at Oxford after monologue: 'I am sick of this false world' 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Gardner said the acquittal showed the need for independent investigations of police shootings, which she said her office should lead. St. Louis cop sabotaged own murder cases to protest a prosecutor — and police department did nothing 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z In addition to the acquittal in the U.K. trial, criminal charges against Spacey were dropped in several would-be cases in the U.S. Kevin Spacey says he was rushed to the hospital with heart-attack symptoms 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z That move, Democrats contend, was meant as a reprisal for Trump's historic two impeachments, both of which ended in acquittal on the votes of Senate Republicans. Kevin McCarthy's wild ride as US House speaker ends in historic fall 2023-10-04T04:00:00Z The motion also restates arguments that defense attorneys made as part of their unsuccessful effort to seek a new trial or secure an acquittal. Mark Ridley-Thomas asks to remain free while appealing corruption conviction 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z Gascón said the acquittal “does not absolve us of the responsibility to consider the underlying conduct of the officers” when reviewing other cases. Long Beach police officers acquitted of perjury, filing false reports 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Missouri law considers records from criminal proceedings confidential after an acquittal, so reporters were unable to get a copy of the trial transcript, which could have illuminated the prosecution’s shortcomings. St. Louis cop sabotaged own murder cases to protest a prosecutor — and police department did nothing 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z After outrage from victims' families over the acquittal of Malik and Bagri, the Canadian government set up a public inquiry in 2006, headed by a former Supreme Court judge, to look into the bombing. Air India Flight 182: India-Canada row brings 1985 bombing back in news 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z It’s also understandable in light of the overwhelming evidence against him, which makes outright acquittal highly unlikely. Column: Is it time for a federal judge to put a gag order on Donald Trump? 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The acquittal paved the way for Paxton’s reinstatement. Texas AG Ken Paxton seeking back pay for time suspended while under impeachment 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z Both were hung, with the first voting 7 to 5 in favor of acquittal and the second voting 9 to 3. He died as the only suspect in a boy's murder. Decades later, DNA evidence clears his name 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z The March 2023 arrest came two weeks after a February acquittal of similar charges stemming from a December 2022 arrest at the same location. Catholic woman’s silent prayer lawful, British police force admits,; ‘thoughtcrime’ arrest dropped 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z Sen. John Cornyn in 2026 while speaking out Wednesday for the first time since his acquittal on corruption charges at his impeachment trial. Texas AG Ken Paxton attacks rivals, doesn’t rule out US Senate run in first remarks since acquittal 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z The investigation concluded last May with underwhelming results: A single guilty plea from a little-known FBI lawyer, resulting in probation, and two acquittals at trial by juries. Former federal prosecutor who resigned from Trump-Russia probe says she left over concerns with Barr 2023-09-20T04:00:00Z Justice Department did not blame two federal acquittals last year in the same investigation on ideology. Michigan attorney general blames Gov. Whitmer kidnap trial acquittals on ‘right-leaning’ jurors 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z But in a federal court system where convictions overwhelmingly outnumber acquittals, defense lawyers — and prosecutors, for that matter — could nonetheless look to jury selection as a way to elicit an edge. Florida jury pool could give Trump an advantage in classified documents case 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z But Paxton's impeachment trial ended Saturday with acquittal on all 16 charges. Trump takes credit for saving Ken Paxton 2023-09-18T04:00:00Z The impeachment trial of Ken Paxton that ended in his acquittal on Saturday was about more than the fate of the Texas attorney general. Behind Paxton’s Impeachment, a Republican Battle for Control of Texas 2023-09-17T04:00:00Z Paxton, 60, was absent for most of the trial and was not in the Senate for his acquittal on 16 articles of impeachment. Texas AG Ken Paxton is back on job after acquittal but Republicans aren’t done attacking each other 2023-09-17T04:00:00Z AUSTIN, Texas — A timeline of events that led to acquittal of three-term Texas Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton during his impeachment trial in the state Senate. Timeline leading to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s acquittal in his impeachment trial 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z The court approved the application for dismissal but refused to grant Zahid a full acquittal, which means he can be recharged. Hundreds protest against the Malaysian government after deputy premier’s graft charges were dropped 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z “The acquittal is upheld without any further process,” Shafee said, adding that prosecutors are unlikely to appeal to the top court. Malaysia’s Appeals Court upholds Najib’s acquittal in one of his 1MDB trial 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z Ressa's acquittal was expected after she was cleared of similar tax charges nine months ago. Nobel laureate Ressa acquitted in Philippine tax case 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z That pressure could help Paxton win acquittal, according to Rice University political scientist Bob Stein. Texas Senate declines to toss impeachment charges against Republican Paxton 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z The acquittal allows him to resume his duties as attorney general. Timeline leading to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s acquittal in his impeachment trial 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z Bob Stein, a political scientist at Rice University, says that pressure could help Paxton win acquittal. Texas attorney general Paxton could lose his job in impeachment trial 2023-09-05T04:00:00Z Zahid said the High Court approved the prosecutors’ application for a dismissal but refused to grant him a full acquittal, which means he can still be recharged. Malaysian court dismisses dozens of graft charges against deputy prime minister 2023-09-04T04:00:00Z He said the defense will apply for a full acquittal. Dozens of graft charges against Malaysian deputy premier are dismissed deep into his trial 2023-09-03T04:00:00Z District Judge Pamela K. Chen, who presided over the trial in Brooklyn federal court, granted a motion for an acquittal in a 55-page decision filed Friday night. Federal judge throws out convictions of former Fox executive and marketing group in FIFA case 2023-09-02T04:00:00Z The acquittal clears Paxton to return to office after a three-month suspension. Timeline leading to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s acquittal in his impeachment trial 2023-09-16T04:00:00Z Two evangelical Christians in Finland may not know until the end of November whether the country’s court of appeals will sustain their 18-month-old acquittal on hate-crime charges. Finnish evangelical duo wait as appeal court considers ‘hate crime’ acquittal appeal 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Motions to sever "require a showing from the defendant. It's not enough that a separate trial will increase your chances for acquittal," Litman continued. “She is ready to go”: Experts say Willis “showing a very strong hand” in motion to speed up trial 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z Zahid told a news conference afterward that the High Court discharged him but refused to grant him a full acquittal, which means he can still be recharged. Dozens of graft charges against Malaysian deputy premier are dismissed deep into his trial 2023-09-03T04:00:00Z “We are confident that any thorough review of the anti-corruption and labor law cases against him will result in his acquittal,” it said. 176 global leaders and Nobel laureates urge Bangladesh to halt cases against Peace Prize winner 2023-08-30T04:00:00Z In the suit, he alleges that current and former Secret Service agents concealed evidence that would have either prevented his indictment or led to an acquittal at trial. Erika Girardi, Secret Service and American Express engaged in corrupt conspiracy, lawsuit claims 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Puttanee Kangkun, the director of The Fort, which hosts activist groups in Bangkok, said she was happy about her acquittal but questioned why it took so long — 15 hearings over four years. 3 activists are acquitted of defaming a Thai poultry company accused of violating labor laws 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z He said the legal battle for Khan’s acquittal would continue. Pakistani court suspends the corruption conviction and sentence of former Prime Minister Imran Khan 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z But a lawyer representing victims' families said they would appeal against the acquittals. Retired Guatemalan colonel sentenced to 20 years for civil war massacre 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z Since then, in courtrooms across Michigan, that investigation has led to guilty pleas, convictions at trial and two acquittals, as well as introspection about what the plot says about the country’s political discourse. Trial Opens for Men Accused of Aiding Plot to Kidnap Michigan’s Governor 2023-08-23T04:00:00Z But jury experts say Florida, where Mr. Trump faces 40 federal felony counts related to the storage of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate, is no slam-dunk acquittal for the former president. Trump to face different juries, different challenges in upcoming trials 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z Faced with little chance of acquittal, they admitted their guilt on the eve of a trial earlier this month. How undercover sting outwitted pangolin traffickers 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z Italy’s longest-serving postwar prime minister won decades of acquittals, but after a 2013 tax fraud conviction stuck, he lost his Senate seat and was banned from holding public office. It’s not just Trump. These world leaders also got into legal trouble 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z Bowman’s attorney, Ron Haley, said the acquittal “shows it’s incredibly hard to prove a civil rights violation in federal court.” Federal jury acquits Louisiana trooper caught on camera pummeling Black motorist 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z An acquittal in the courtroom would solidify Trump’s reputation for dodging consequences. Analysis: Trump’s indictment is a stress test of Biden’s focus on safeguarding democracy 2023-08-02T04:00:00Z That should bring some comfort to Mr. Trump’s lawyers, who are aware that it only takes one vote to result in an acquittal or hung jury. Trump to face different juries, different challenges in upcoming trials 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z The prospects of an acquittal are vanishingly small. Column: Trump is facing his most important indictment yet — and nearly insurmountable odds at trial 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z The prosecution had asked for a full acquittal, Ibrahim Farisi and that request was granted. 8 Men Are Convicted in 2016 Terrorist Bombings in Brussels 2023-07-25T04:00:00Z Biden’s proclamation protects places that are central to the story of Emmett’s life and death at age 14, the acquittal of his white killers by an all-white jury and his late mother’s activism. For Emmett Till’s family, national monument proclamation cements his inclusion in the American story 2023-07-24T04:00:00Z The various sites will highlight Till’s life, the acquittal of his White killers and his mother’s activism. Report: Biden to share plans for Emmett Till monument this week 2023-07-23T04:00:00Z Those biased feelings have entered courtrooms and led to Mr. Young’s acquittal earlier this summer, Mrs. McCarthy contended. Former deputy blames defund-police movement for her assailant’s acquittal 2023-07-18T04:00:00Z The Black Lives Matter movement hits a milestone on Thursday, marking 10 years since its 2013 founding in response to the acquittal of the man who fatally shot 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. Black Lives Matter movement to mark 10 years of activism, renews call to defund the police 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z And he wants to require DNA collection from people booked for the most serious felony offenses, while including protections that automatically purge DNA when there’s an acquittal or the charges are dismissed. Cameron releases public safety plan in bid to unseat Democratic governor in Kentucky 2023-07-11T04:00:00Z The Palestinian foreign ministry said the acquittal was "further evidence that the Israeli judicial system is part of the occupation system". Iyad Halaq: Israeli court acquits officer who killed autistic Palestinian man 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z But Linda Beigel Schulman, whose son, teacher Scott Beigel, died in the shooting while protecting students, said Friday that prosecutors were always upfront with the victims’ families that an acquittal was a distinct possibility. Deputy’s acquittal in Parkland school massacre case shows holes in the law, attorneys say 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z A conviction could send him to prison while an acquittal could allow for a career comeback. Prosecutor says Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey is a ‘sexual bully’ who preys on other men 2023-06-30T04:00:00Z He was later charged, but his acquittal the following year prompted demonstrations nationwide. Florida Woman Charged With Manslaughter, Not Murder, in Fatal Shooting 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z It’s a grave offense in Russia that is adjudicated in secrecy and almost never results in an acquittal. Wagner chief walks free after armed revolt. Other Russians defying the Kremlin aren’t so lucky 2023-06-27T04:00:00Z Fischer did not rule on either of the two motions sought by Ridley-Thomas’ legal team — one for a new trial, the other asking for acquittal. Judge in Ridley-Thomas case weighs ordering new trial or tossing out jury verdict 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z Byard, speaking after his acquittal, declined to describe himself as a fall guy but allowed that he was perhaps a “surrogate” for other other administrators. Virginia jury acquits school spokesman of perjury in probe that was a focus of governor’s campaign 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z The officers deny the charges of negligent homicide and are seeking their acquittal. Swiss court to rule on police officers' role in Black man's death 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z But the investigation yielded only one conviction - a guilty plea from a little-known FBI employee - and the only two other cases that were brought both ended in acquittals at trial. House censures Rep. Adam Schiff over Trump-Russia investigations 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z But Mr. Durham developed only two peripheral cases, both of which ended in acquittals, while citing flaws in the F.B.I.’s early investigative steps he attributed to confirmation bias. Special Counsel Who Hunted for a Deep-State Conspiracy Presents Muted Findings 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z Ridley-Thomas is also scheduled to be sentenced this summer, barring the outcome of his legal team’s motions for a new trial and an acquittal. Judge in Ridley-Thomas case weighs ordering new trial or tossing out jury verdict 2023-06-26T04:00:00Z While Durham produced just three prosecutions — with two acquittals — in a four-year investigation, his report highlighted FBI agents withholding key information from judges and contended the bureau disregarded reasons not to investigate Trump’s campaign. With Trump under indictment, House GOP calls on Trump-era special counsel who studied Russia probe 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z If Mr. Navalny is convicted — and acquittals are extremely rare in Russian courts, especially against opposition figures — the case could add another 30 years to his jail term. Navalny appears in a Russian court to face new charges of extremism. 2023-06-19T04:00:00Z He initially passed on the project, but accepted a part after his New York acquittal. Kevin Spacey claims people are 'ready to hire me' ahead of London sexual offense trial 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z The right of prosecutors to appeal against acquittals - an extremely common occurrence in Italy - is also curtailed for a series of less serious crimes. Italy launches 'Berlusconi' legal reform to bolster rights of accused 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z She could do so in two ways: acquit Mr. Trump right away, or let the matter go to the jury and then enter an acquittal only if the jury instead wanted to convict. How a Trump-Appointed Judge Could Influence His Documents Case 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z The Durham report yielded only one conviction — a guilty plea from a little-known FBI employee — and the only two other cases that were brought both ended in acquittals at trial. With Trump under indictment, House GOP calls on Trump-era special counsel who studied Russia probe 2023-06-20T04:00:00Z For Mr. Trump, who has long blurred public-relations woes and legal peril, his 2024 campaign began in part as a shield against prosecution, and victory at the ballot box would amount to the ultimate acquittal. How Trump Plans to Beat His Indictment, Politically 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z In an Instagram post following that verdict, Berlusconi said his acquittal had ended years of "suffering, of mud and of incalculable political damage". Berlusconi, the belly dancer and the bunga bunga parties 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z Having three judges decide on arrest orders will create organisational problems due to a shortage of personnel, he added, while preventing prosecutors from appealing acquittals probably ran counter to the constitution. Italy launches 'Berlusconi' legal reform to bolster rights of accused 2023-06-15T04:00:00Z If you were advising a hypothetical defendant facing these charges, would you urge that individual to seek a deal at this point, or fight on in hopes of acquittal? Trump's "peril is extreme": Former federal prosecutor on the historic Mar-a-Lago indictment 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z Seven resulted in acquittals “because the allegations did not prove to be founded”, including trials for alleged bribes to the tax police, bribes to judges and tax evasion. Silvio Berlusconi's many court battles, one sole conviction 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z They all contest the charges and will seek acquittal, their lawyers said. Swiss police officers on trial over Black man's death 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z “This flies in the face of her previous court acquittal in two cases which clearly showed the political nature of her persecution,” Carlos Conde of HRW said in a statement. Philippine court rejects bail request by former opposition senator who opposed deadly drug campaign 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z But Gay, 65, was back in front of a jury Tuesday, hoping for a second chance at an acquittal in the same San Fernando courthouse. LAPD officer's alleged killer stands trial again after conviction in 1983 case was tossed 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z Those lawyers would go through the evidence with the defendant and explain why they thought there was no counting on an acquittal or hung jury. Trump's "peril is extreme": Former federal prosecutor on the historic Mar-a-Lago indictment 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z A total of 10 cases ended with an acquittal. Silvio Berlusconi's many court battles, one sole conviction 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z The Vatican's diplomatic representative in India said that an appeal against Mulakkal's acquittal had been admitted in the high court in Kerala. Franco Mulakkal: Pope accepts resignation of bishop accused of rape 2023-06-02T04:00:00Z The jury in the new trial was told Smith had been convicted of Ms Walker's murder six years after his acquittal for Ms Crump's killing. Sarah Crump murder: Man jailed for life for 1991 killing 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z The jury in the new trial was told Smith had been convicted of the murder of another sex worker, Ms Walker, in 1999, six years after his acquittal for Ms Crump's murder. Sarah Crump: Man found guilty of unsolved 1991 murder 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z The ex-mayor told reporters Friday that he didn’t plan to appeal the verdict, which he described as “an acquittal in the current conditions.” Russia targets Greenpeace in crackdown on dissent but Kremlin critic Roizman avoids prison 2023-05-19T04:00:00Z Mr. Durham’s awesome prosecutorial powers led to two minor criminal cases, both of which ended in acquittal. The Durham Report Offered Few Conclusions. The Right Drew Its Own. 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z But the report yielded only one conviction — a guilty plea from a little-known FBI employee — and the only two other cases that were brought both ended in acquittals at trial. Durham report takeaways: a ‘seriously flawed’ Russia investigation and its lasting impact on the FBI 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z They added: "After the disheartening acquittal at the Old Bailey in 1993, our Mum said that Smith would kill again." Sarah Crump murder: Man jailed for life for 1991 killing 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z Durham during the probe brought just two criminal cases but both ended in acquittal. “A big fat nothing”: Legal experts say "bogus" John Durham report proves “he’s failed miserably” 2023-05-16T04:00:00Z But two other cases, both involving alleged false statements to the FBI, resulted in acquittals by jury. Report on FBI’s Trump-Russia investigation: Some problems but not the ‘crime of the century’ 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z "If litigated properly this is a slam dunk acquittal," he says, calling Mr Penny a "sympathetic defendant". Jordan Neely: What happened in NYC subway chokehold case? 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z The cases resulted in 1,190 convictions and 771 acquittals while others were in progress or dormant. Factbox: Pakistan anti-graft agency that arrested Imran Khan has wide powers 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z “Without his testimony, the crucial link to establish conspiracy is shrouded with reasonable doubt,” he wrote, “which warrants the acquittal.” Philippine court acquits former justice minister of drug charges after key witnesses said they lied 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z He said De Lima cried as she heard of the acquittal. Philippine court acquits top critic of ex-president's 'war on drugs' 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z He said the High Court judges did not immediately give reasons for the acquittal. Zimbabwe prize-winning novelist acquitted over anti-government protest 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z But he did manage to convince the jury he's more of a follower than a leader, leading to his acquittal. Proud Boys verdict shows Americans want the ringleaders of January 6 to pay 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z Allen soon got sideways with EBW, never a good position to be in with a trial lawyer who once won an acquittal for Jimmy Hoffa. Opinion | Jack Kent Cooke’s football dynasty crumbled under Dan Snyder 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z De Lima said through her attorney that she was looking forward to her full acquittal on all charges. Philippine court acquits former justice minister of drug charges after key witnesses said they lied 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z De Lima, 63, has been in detention for the past six years and despite her acquittal, De Lima will not immediately be released because of another case pending in court. Philippine court acquits top critic of ex-president's 'war on drugs' 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z “I think that we felt worst-case scenario would be voluntary manslaughter, but we also thought we had made a great case for an acquittal outright,” Wohl told The Times on Sunday. Man found guilty of murdering teens who 'ding-dong-ditched' his house 2023-04-30T04:00:00Z “I am prepared to pay the price for the right to remain a human … because I understand that there will be no acquittal,” Novikova was quoted by Russian media as saying in court. Russian court fines war critic who asked for prison instead 2023-04-29T04:00:00Z After the acquittal, Justice Department official Jay Bratt told a conference the department would "continue to bring hard cases." China 'police station' case shows U.S. ramping up use of foreign agent laws 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z A handful fought their charges, resulting in acquittals or hung juries. D.C. settles suit brought by 2 journalists detained during Trump inauguration 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly set deadlines for both parties to file briefs on a number of post-trial motions, including a request for a judgment of acquittal, that extend into July. Fugees rapper convicted in US over lobbying campaigns with Malaysian financier 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z “Hollywood” is that acquittal, that glorious quitting of sorrow in search of the pleasure boat. Piecing together the story of my father, the Black cowboy-musician Jimmy Holiday 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z The other received a discharge not amounting to acquittal. Singapore Hangs Man for Conspiring to Traffic 2 Pounds of Cannabis 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z "The only decision that is juridically possible - even if it's on a human level a difficult one - is acquittal," defence lawyer William Bourdon said in his summing-up Thursday. Academic guilty of Paris synagogue bombing in 1980 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z Riordan said he saw the need for leadership in a city still shaken by the 1992 riot that followed the acquittal of white officers in the videotaped beating of Rodney King, a Black motorist. Richard Riordan, former Los Angeles mayor, has died at 92 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Violent protests had erupted the previous spring after the acquittal of four police officers charged in the beating of Black motorist Rodney G. King, and unemployment was climbing. Richard Riordan, who as mayor from 1993 to 2001, shepherded Los Angeles’ rebound from the riots, has died 2023-04-20T04:00:00Z Unusually, even state prosecutors argued for acquittal, saying that the two-month trial didn’t produce enough proof of criminal wrongdoing by the companies. Airbus, Air France acquitted over 2009 Rio-Paris crash 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z “For a person who has not committed any crimes, acquittal would be the only fair verdict,” he said. Vladimir Kara-Murza condemns Russian treason case 2023-04-10T04:00:00Z The only police shooting case brought to trial under Gascón — a manslaughter case originally filed by Lacey — resulted in an acquittal. Has L.A. D.A. George Gascón delivered on his police accountability promises? 2023-04-09T04:00:00Z All the other trials ended in acquittals or dismissals. A Black Man Went to Australia for Gold, Then Stood Up for Democracy 2023-04-05T04:00:00Z But Edwards’ lawyers won an acquittal on one count and a mistrial on five other charges, which prosecutors then dismissed, by successfully arguing the payments were not related to the election. Private or political? Charges over hush money hinge on payment’s purpose 2023-04-04T04:00:00Z Dozens of people who lost loved ones stormed out of the court as the trial wrapped up with the prosecutors’ surprising call for acquittal. Airbus, Air France acquitted over 2009 Rio-Paris crash 2023-04-17T04:00:00Z If convicted — and acquittals in Russian espionage cases are exceedingly rare — Mr. Gershkovich faces up to 20 years in a Russian penal colony. Evan Gershkovich, the American reporter detained in Moscow, appeals his arrest. 2023-04-03T04:00:00Z Would a weak case and acquittal add to Trump’s reputation as an escape artist able to find ways to avoid penalties for a string of misdeeds? Analysis | No rush to judgment on the political fallout from Trump’s indictment 2023-04-01T04:00:00Z There have been no acquittals in treason and espionage cases in Russia since 1999, Pavlov said. Moscow prison for US reporter was used in Stalin’s purges 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z “If there is an acquittal, it can be proof that the justice system worked,” she said, “but people will claim that it was all about nothing and it was politically driven.” Many Democracies Have Prosecuted Ex-Leaders. The Politics Can Be Tough. 2023-03-31T04:00:00Z According to Pavlov, there have been no acquittals in treason and espionage cases in Russia since 1999. Russia arrests Wall Street Journal reporter on spying charge 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z The trial ended in acquittal on one count and a hung jury on others — at which point the Justice Department dropped the charges. Opinion | The Trump indictment is a poor test case for prosecuting a former president 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z Russia’s justice system is highly politicized, and acquittals are rare. Wall Street Journal reporter arrested in Russia by security service 2023-03-30T04:00:00Z In right-wing circles, Rittenhouse’s acquittal was celebrated as a Second Amendment victory. Armed with AR-15s, extremist and militia groups anticipate civil unrest That latter charge won him a partial acquittal before the U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, and it posed for the high court a clash between immigration law and the 1st Amendment. Can the government prosecute someone for 'encouraging' illegal immigration? Supreme Court to decide 2023-03-27T04:00:00Z A defense attorney for Sharkey said his client was in a “strong position” for acquittal but would accept the deal to put the case behind him. Sex trafficking plea deal unending ‘nightmare’ for Texas mom 2023-03-24T04:00:00Z The judges have issued 10 convictions and four acquittals. Factbox: What is the International Criminal Court? 2023-03-17T04:00:00Z Criminal prosecutions connected to Indonesia’s soccer-stadium stampede, which killed 135 people, concluded with one 18-month sentence and two acquittals for police officers. Your Friday Briefing: Macron Pushes Through Pension Bill 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z “Rest in Power” delves deep into the specifics of the 17-year-old’s homicide, the police investigation, the trial and the acquittal. The 50 best true-crime documentaries you can stream right now 2023-03-16T04:00:00Z “Twilight” opened people’s eyes to the powder-keg-like conditions that turned the acquittal over King’s beating into an explosive uprising that cost 63 lives and more than $1 billion in property damage. Column: 'Twilight' once showed L.A. how to heal. Now it's showing us we're still broken 2023-03-13T04:00:00Z In an interview in 2006 near the anniversary of his acquittal, Mr. Blake flashed his trademark mix of darkness and volatility as he tried to rebuild his life. Robert Blake, ‘Baretta’ star acquitted after wife’s killing, dies at 89 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z “A mere verdict of acquittal will have to suffice.” Giving the Middle Finger Is a ‘God-Given’ Right, a Quebec Judge Says 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Following his acquittal, Mr Morris said that he was "delighted", adding that the allegations against him were "plainly wrong". G4S: Fraud trial against former executives dropped 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Robert Blake portrayed gritty characters, but a trial and acquittal in his wife’s murder eclipsed his acting career. Why Unions Matter So Much 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z Halimi’s defense led to the girl’s acquittal in a groundbreaking ruling. France moves to put abortion rights in constitution as U.S. curbs access 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z Police in Birmingham, England, have again arrested a woman praying silently outside a closed abortion clinic, a little more than two weeks after an acquittal on the same charges, her attorneys said Monday. British pro-life advocate again arrested for ‘thoughtcrime’ of silent prayer near abortion clinic 2023-03-06T05:00:00Z A prosecutor declined to cross-examine Mr. Epstein, saying it was “not in the public interest to do so,” according to the ruling, and asked the court to enter an acquittal. Giving the Middle Finger Is a ‘God-Given’ Right, a Quebec Judge Says 2023-03-10T05:00:00Z After his acquittal on criminal charges, Novak sued the police for violating his constitutional rights. Justices reject appeal from man arrested for spoofing police 2023-02-21T05:00:00Z A trial could have resulted in his acquittal or conviction of the lesser crime of manslaughter. Australian pleads guilty to killing gay American in 1988 2023-02-22T05:00:00Z The undefined second verdict of acquittal, unique to Scotland, has caused angst for decades, if not centuries. What is Nicola Sturgeon's report card? 2023-02-16T05:00:00Z His lawyer, Federico Cecconi, called the verdict, which formally found no crime had been committed, “the fullest acquittal we could achieve.” Berlusconi acquitted in trial tied to ‘bunga bunga’ parties 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z She hailed his acquittal as "excellent news that puts an end to a long legal case that also had important repercussions on Italian political and institutional life". Italy ex-PM Silvio Berlusconi acquitted in 'bunga-bunga' party case 2023-02-15T05:00:00Z The executives received prison sentences ranging from three to six years, but a federal appeals court panel reversed their convictions for making false statements and ordered that judgments of acquittals be entered. Former Wilmington Trust executive drafts settlement with SEC 2023-02-14T05:00:00Z Some have the view that if you shoot for the king, you best not miss, and that an acquittal would rend the fabric of the country, perhaps irreparably. Review | An insider’s critical view of an investigation of Donald Trump 2023-02-03T05:00:00Z Zimmerman’s 2013 acquittal spurred Fulton and other Black women who had lost children to gun violence and police action to recognize that there could be a collective power in their unspeakable losses. Opinion | RowVaughn Wells joins a group no mother should have to belong to 2023-01-30T05:00:00Z Mr. Durham developed two cases centered on charges of false statements, both of which ended in acquittals, and he is completing a report about his investigation, which has lasted four years. Lawmakers Call for Inquiry Into Durham’s Review of Russia Investigation 2023-02-01T05:00:00Z Some residents in a city synonymous with blues music and the civil rights movement feared a repeat of the large-scale protests that followed the acquittal in 1992 of the officers in King’s beating. In the city where Tyre Nichols was killed, some refuse to watch beating video that 'exploits' Black grief 2023-01-29T05:00:00Z Given the intense scrutiny it would receive, they also warned that an acquittal would undermine public faith in their investigation and federal law enforcement. Barr Pressed Durham to Find Flaws in the Russia Investigation. It Didn’t Go Well. 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z The new evidence presented in Mr. Schweitzer’s case, he said, “conclusively proves that, in a new trial, a jury would likely reach a different verdict of acquittal.” Judge Frees Hawaii Man Serving Life Sentence for 1991 Murder 2023-01-25T05:00:00Z His defense lawyer countered that acquittal was appropriate because he’d already been punished for those crimes. Prosecutor: Doctor sexually abused patients entire career 2023-01-23T05:00:00Z Krivtsova and her mother are skeptical that there is a chance of an acquittal in her case, but both are preparing to fight in court. After classmates snitch, Russia charges 19-year-old war critic as terrorist 2023-01-19T05:00:00Z “The acquittal of the accused is based on the findings of the court … that respondents did not commit the crime charge,” the court said in its decision. Nobel winner Maria Ressa, news outlet cleared of tax evasion 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z After Mr. Sussmann’s acquittal, Mr. Barr, by then out of office for more than a year, suggested that using the courts to advance a politically charged narrative was a goal in itself. Barr Pressed Durham to Find Flaws in the Russia Investigation. It Didn’t Go Well. 2023-01-26T05:00:00Z The acquittal disappointed and angered dozens of Fukushima residents and their supporters who attended the ruling or rallied outside the court. Japan court again acquits ex-execs over Fukushima disaster 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z “The acquittal of the accused is based on the findings of the court…that respondents did not commit the crime charge,” the court said in its decision. Nobel winner Maria Ressa, news outlet cleared of tax evasion 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z “Of course, it should be acquittal,” she said in an interview on Tuesday night. Maria Ressa, Philippine Journalist and Nobel Laureate, Is Acquitted of Tax Evasion 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z “This acquittal, even if took a long time, is not just for Rappler. It is for every Filipino who has ever been unjustly accused.” Nobel winner Maria Ressa, news outlet cleared of tax evasion 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z The cardinal remained a polarizing figure in Australia and the church even after his acquittal. Cardinal George Pell, convicted then acquitted of child sex abuse, dies at 81 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z The World Medical Association has described the case against Fincanci as “unfounded, unlawful and unacceptable” and had called for her immediate acquittal. Turkish Medical Association chief convicted of terror charge 2023-01-11T05:00:00Z He had been living in Rome since his acquittal in 2020. Australian Cardinal George Pell has died, personal secretary says 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z Germany's appeals court on Tuesday overturned acquittals in a case about the renumeration of members of the Volkswagen workers council and ordered the case go to a new court. Greenpeace-led case against Volkswagen admissible, unlikely to succeed, German court says 2023-01-10T05:00:00Z Human Rights Watch said the tax charges under Duterte’s rule were “bogus and politically motivated” and the acquittal of Ressa and Rappler “is a victory for press freedom in the Philippines.” Nobel winner Maria Ressa, news outlet cleared of tax evasion 2023-01-17T05:00:00Z Newspapers in all regions of the country celebrated the acquittal. A GOP president sided with a violent mob over rule of law — in the 1880s 2022-12-26T05:00:00Z “In view of Furchner’s recent statement to the court that she ‘regretted everything,’ we were concerned that the court might accept her defense attorney’s plea for an acquittal,” Zuroff said in a statement. German court convicts 97-year-old ex-secretary at Nazi camp 2022-12-20T05:00:00Z But the confusion could just as easily prove fertile ground for reasonable doubt and lead to an acquittal. At Tory Lanez trial, Megan Thee Stallion's ex-best friend told two tales. What will the jury believe? 2022-12-17T05:00:00Z Milton also asked the judge to grant him acquittal on the wire fraud count related to investors, saying prosecutors had not proved their case. Nikola founder seeks new trial, says juror concealed bias against wealthy 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z Federal prosecutors have delivered mixed results, with some convictions and other acquittals. Three Michigan Men Sentenced to Prison Terms for Aiding Plot Against Whitmer 2022-12-15T05:00:00Z “Any decision other than an acquittal will be the confession of a plot and the palace’s orders,” he said, referring to the presidential palace. Turkey Bars Potential Challenger to President Erdogan From Politics 2022-12-14T05:00:00Z Following his acquittal, he was allowed to personally thank the jury members from the dock after asking to speak. Met Police officer cleared of Shropshire roadside rape 2022-12-09T05:00:00Z The Castile painting is dated 2017, the year after the shooting occurred, but in sync with the time of the trial and the policeman’s acquittal. Review: A vital MOCA retrospective centers L.A. painter Henry Taylor's unforgettable art 2022-12-08T05:00:00Z If the company had any hope of acquittal, it rested on the cross-examination of Mr. Weisselberg, who admitted to betraying his employer and carrying out the scheme without Mr. Trump’s approval. Trump’s Company Is Guilty of Tax Fraud, a Blow to the Firm and the Man 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z Her lawyers requested her acquittal, arguing that the evidence hadn’t shown beyond doubt that Furchner knew about the systematic killings at the camp, meaning there was no proof of intent as required for criminal liability. Former Nazi camp secretary voices regret, seeks acquittal 2022-12-06T05:00:00Z A senior lawyer who fought Jyoti's case is now appealing against the High Court acquittal of his sister's killers. Nirbhaya 10 years on: The lives the Delhi gang rape changed 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z His acquittal comes as rising numbers of people are using guns to settle disputes, officials say, and the standard of legal self-defense continues to evolve. Self-defense shooting found lawful in King County murder trial 2022-12-05T05:00:00Z But if the Trump Organization has any hope of an acquittal or a hung jury after weeks of embarrassing revelations, it rests on this phrase, which has set off fierce semantic debate. Verdict in Trump trial could come down to three little words 2022-11-30T05:00:00Z One noted Tuesday that while the seditious conspiracy conviction will end Rhodes’s military veteran benefits, the acquittal of three other veterans on that count means they can keep them after their sentences. Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes guilty of Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy 2022-11-29T05:00:00Z “The only proper judgment is a judgment of acquittal,” Dreeben said, adding that if the theory used by prosecutors fails, “so does this conviction.” Supreme Court suggests higher bar may be needed for corruption cases 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z The shooting and Yanez’s subsequent acquittal led to massive public outcry and protests in Minnesota and beyond. Court: Cop who shot Castile wrongly denied teaching license 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z Their wedding announcement in The Los Angeles Times, published just after Ms. Piel had won an acquittal in a criminal case, was headlined “Three Youths Freed and Lawyer Wed.” Eleanor Jackson Piel, Lawyer Who Fought Capital Convictions, Dies at 102 2022-11-28T05:00:00Z Judges halted the trial before defense lawyers had even presented evidence, saying prosecutors failed to prove their case, and appeals judges upheld the acquittal. Ble Goude returns to Ivory Coast after 11 years in exile 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z Pulatov was the only defendant who sent lawyers to defend him during the trial, and he had previously asked the court for acquittal, saying he played no part in the incident. Dutch court convicts three of murder in MH17 jet downing over Ukraine 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z Even an acquittal for the companies may not erase the stigma of a longtime lieutenant — someone whom Trump once called “a wonderful guy” — delivering an incriminating narrative to an eager courtroom. Trump Organization finance chief details the birth of tax-fraud scheme 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z Räsänen and Sawala say they are “relieved” by the acquittal and believe the judges are sending a broader message to the scientific community. Finnish astronomers acquitted in defamation case related to protesting harassment 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z Votes by Senate Republicans ensured Trump's acquittal in both instances. U.S. House Speaker Pelosi wraps up long and historic leadership career 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z After his acquittal, he sought financial compensation, saying that he was “the victim of a wrongful prosecution amounting to a grave and manifest miscarriage of justice.” Ble Goude returns to Ivory Coast after 11 years in exile 2022-11-26T05:00:00Z Justice Abroad, a UK-based advocacy group that provided assistance, welcomed the acquittal. Greek court acquits activists over 2021 protest against Beijing Olympics 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z But if the company has a chance of securing an acquittal, or even a hung jury, the defense laid the groundwork on cross-examination. Trump Organization finance chief details the birth of tax-fraud scheme 2022-11-17T05:00:00Z The acquittal also means the state will pay the defendants’ legal fees. Finnish astronomers acquitted in defamation case related to protesting harassment 2022-11-16T05:00:00Z But a judge said Ms. Holmes’s arguments were “not likely to result in acquittal if they were included in a new trial,” and last Monday her requests were formally rejected. The Week in Business: Mass Layoffs at Meta 2022-11-13T05:00:00Z “I would have expected acquittal and for this trial to end today,” he said. Popular Istanbul mayor on trial, could face political ban 2022-11-11T05:00:00Z Humor also buoys “Summer,” a splendidly acted and mostly engrossing world premiere that draws on courtroom transcripts and other primary sources to chronicle the trial and acquittal of Till’s accused killers. Review | A haunting portrait of Emmett Till comes full circle in ‘Till Trilogy’ 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z Judge Davila wrote in places that Ms. Holmes’s arguments were “not material,” “would strain credulity” and were “not likely to result in acquittal if they were included in a new trial.” Elizabeth Holmes Denied New Trial and Is Set to Be Sentenced 2022-11-08T05:00:00Z Barrack’s acquittal is a high-profile loss for the Justice Department after several successful prosecutions of defendants on charges of violating the Foreign Agents Registration Act. Trump ally Thomas Barrack acquitted of violating foreign agents law 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z Prosecutors requested a life sentence while defense lawyers called for acquittal, citing a lack of evidence. Paris court to deliver verdict in trial of Liberian ex-rebel 2022-11-02T04:00:00Z The executives received prison sentences ranging from three to six years, but a federal appeals court panel last year reversed their convictions for making false statements and ordered that judgments of acquittals be entered. Ex-Wilmington Trust president reaches settlement with SEC 2022-11-01T04:00:00Z That will be as bad as an acquittal, because Trump will say it means the same thing. CREW's Noah Bookbinder on the "very small step" from Trump's corruption to authoritarian rule 2022-10-31T04:00:00Z He said that the federal judge on the case, Amy Berman Jackson, had yet to rule on a motion for judgment of acquittal. Ex-Capitol Police Officer Found Guilty of Obstruction in Jan. 6 Case 2022-10-28T04:00:00Z A spokesman for the Brooklyn federal prosecutor’s office declined to comment on the acquittal. Trump ally Thomas Barrack acquitted of violating foreign agents law 2022-11-04T04:00:00Z The trial ended in acquittal, but not before becoming a media sensation that cast a harsh spotlight on a family that had shed its Camelot glow. Review: Ted Kennedy, in a new biography, is better — and worse — than you thought 2022-10-24T04:00:00Z Trump’s second impeachment in 2021, on charges of fomenting the Jan. 6 Capitol siege, was more easily grasped but came to the same end: his acquittal, largely along party lines. Review | How politics — in both parties — hindered Trump’s impeachments 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z Since the acquittal — the second in as many trials for Mr. Durham — the special counsel has faced intense criticism and been accused of bringing flimsy cases. Trump blasts ‘biased, partisan’ jurors who acquitted Steele dossier source in ‘disgraceful’ system 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z “I did not target a third person, a social class or section of society,” she said, requesting an acquittal. Turkish singer appears in court over religious schools joke 2022-10-21T04:00:00Z The acquittal of Mr. Danchnko, who was the primary source for the Steele dossier, is emblematic of Mr. Durham’s losing record of his three-year probe of the origins of the FBI’s Trump-Russia collusion investigation. Durham probe falls flat in the courtroom but still exposes the depth of FBI’s anti-Trump mania 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z Yet here are the results of the three-year probe by prosecutor John Durham: two trial acquittals — the latest on Tuesday — and a former FBI attorney sentenced to probation. Trump claim of ‘Crime of Century’ fizzles in 3-year probe 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z His first two cases ended in an acquittal and a guilty plea with a sentence of probation. Legal experts mock failed Durham probe: No other prosecutor “has ever posted such a dismal record” 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z A Justice Department spokesman declined to comment when asked whether Durham would continue as special counsel in the wake of the Danchenko acquittal. Steele dossier source acquitted, in loss for special counsel Durham 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z The acquittal is a stinging defeat for Mr. Durham, who had a lot on the line in the Danchenko trial. Igor Danchenko, primary source of Steele dossier, acquitted on charges of lying to the FBI 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z The acquittal of Danchenko is likely the final fumble for Mr. Durham’s probe. Durham probe falls flat in the courtroom but still exposes the depth of FBI’s anti-Trump mania 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z The first two cases ended in an acquittal and a guilty plea with a sentence of probation. Analyst acquitted at trial over discredited Trump dossier 2022-10-18T04:00:00Z "Two acquittals at trial in a system where the feds win 95% of their cases. Trump and Barr said Durham would prove the Russia investigation unjustified. He's proven the opposite," he tweeted. Legal experts mock failed Durham probe: No other prosecutor “has ever posted such a dismal record” 2022-10-19T04:00:00Z An earlier indictment brought by Mr. Durham ended with an acquittal in May, and the trial appears to be his last chance to obtain a conviction in a case he developed. Jury Begins Deliberating in Trial of Analyst Who Gathered Steele Dossier Claims 2022-10-17T04:00:00Z Defense attorney Marc Mukasey urged acquittal, saying there was “a stunning lack of evidence” that his client ever intended to cheat investors. Head of zero-emission truck venture found guilty of fraud 2022-10-14T04:00:00Z The first trial, in which Mr. Durham accused a lawyer of providing false information to the F.B.I., ended this year with an acquittal. Loss of Steele Dossier Source Damaged National Security, F.B.I. Agent Testifies 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z In closings Thursday, defense attorney Marc Mukasey urged acquittal, saying there was “a stunning lack of evidence” that his client ever intended to cheat investors. Nikola founder’s trial ready for jury after final arguments 2022-10-13T04:00:00Z Durham’s other two cases resulted in an acquittal and a guilty plea with a sentence of probation. Witness contradicts theory against Trump dossier analyst 2022-10-12T04:00:00Z The book describes the political calculations made by congressional leaders and those who played a central role in the two impeachment trials against Trump, which both ended in acquittal. New book details how McCarthy came to support Trump after Jan. 6 2022-10-11T04:00:00Z The case against the lawyer, Michael Sussmann, ended in a swift acquittal in May. Russian analyst set to face trial on charges of lying to FBI 2022-10-09T04:00:00Z In a statement, the company said it would demonstrate in court “that it has not committed a criminal fault at the origin of the accident” and plead for acquittal. Families seek truth as Airbus, Air France face crash trial 2022-10-08T04:00:00Z “Nor do I believe that there would be, quite frankly, an acquittal in a second trial.” Judge Rejects Claim That Mongols Biker Club Leader Was a ‘Rat’ 2022-10-07T04:00:00Z Most security professionals had been anticipating Sullivan’s acquittal, noting that he had kept the CEO and others who were not charged informed of what was happening. Former Uber security chief convicted of covering up 2016 data breach 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z "The relief at the acquittal of the three journalists is overshadowed by the court's failure to stop this sham of a trial earlier," said Lewis Mudge, central Africa director at rights watchdog Human Rights Watch. Rwanda court acquits reporters accused of publishing fake news 2022-10-05T04:00:00Z They said that an early informal poll was virtually unanimous for acquittal and that they spent most of the next hour discussing any possible objections before revealing their verdict. In one hour, Arlington jury acquits man accused of murder-for-hire 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z That prosecution, which was handled in federal court, produced four convictions and two acquittals. Jury picked in trial related to Gov. Whitmer kidnapping plot 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z Cogan granted Levy acquittal or alternatively a new trial, saying prosecutors had not proven he had criminal intent. U.S. Supreme Court rejects Platinum Partner executives' appeal of fraud convictions 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z The last seditious conspiracy cases were filed in 2010, and those ended in acquittal. The Oath Keepers’ Capitol riot trial, explained 2022-10-03T04:00:00Z Bush to call out the military to respond to Los Angeles riots after the acquittal of white police officers accused in the beating of Black motorist Rodney King. Trump at center of Oath Keepers novel defense in Jan. 6 case 2022-10-01T04:00:00Z “Serving victims means that you don’t run away from hard cases,” Dehghani-Tafti said after the acquittal. In one hour, Arlington jury acquits man accused of murder-for-hire 2022-10-04T04:00:00Z Seaman Mays spoke briefly on the courthouse steps after his acquittal, thanking the judge and his lawyers. Sailor Acquitted of Setting Fire That Destroyed $1.2 Billion Navy Ship 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z They certainly should have spoken up before Trump sought reelection or, in some cases, before his Senate acquittals in his unprecedented two impeachments. Column: Tell-all Trumpists — you should have come clean long ago 2022-09-30T04:00:00Z Following the jury's decision, Ms Braverman referred the case to appeal, so judges could "clarify the law for future cases" - without affecting the acquittal of the four. Bristol Colston statue toppling was 'violent act', say judges 2022-09-28T04:00:00Z While defendants may face the rest of their lives in prison if convicted, any acquittals would be a setback in the government’s efforts to hold people accountable for Jan. 6. From Ivy League to sedition: Oath Keeper chief Stewart Rhodes goes on trial 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z In a court filing last week responding to a defense motion seeking an acquittal, Shawnee County Deputy District Attorney Charles Kitt indicated prosecutors will try Chandler again, The Topeka Capital Journal reported. Prosecutor seeks 3rd trial for Kansas woman in 2 killings 2022-09-27T04:00:00Z Mr. Lucas’s acquittal “goes against the weight of the evidence and leaves Black Texans exposed to state sanctioned violence,” Lee Merritt, the Price family’s lawyer, said on Twitter. Former Texas Police Officer Acquitted in 2020 Shooting Death of Black Man 2022-09-25T04:00:00Z The prosecution can appeal the verdict in Zahid's case in higher courts following the acquittal by the Shah Alam High Court. Former Malaysia deputy prime minister acquitted of graft charges - media 2022-09-23T04:00:00Z A year before, McConnell had used his position to secure the most advantageous conditions possible for the president at trial, assuring his acquittal almost single-handedly. ‘Unchecked’ book excerpt: Inside McConnell’s decision not to convict Trump 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z Trump's two impeachment acquittals made clear that as long as he had the party behind him, he could get away with anything. Oops, they did it again: How the right's "unitary executive" theory unleashed Trump 2022-09-21T04:00:00Z Doctors cited the decision in post-conviction appeals, motions for acquittals, new trials, plea reversals and a failed attempt to exclude the testimony of a prescribing expert, arguing their opinion was now irrelevant. Doctors rush to use Supreme Court ruling to escape opioid charges 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z The next day, the jury returned a complete acquittal of all of the doctors on all counts. A Recent Supreme Court Ruling Will Help People In Pain 2022-09-19T04:00:00Z The Senate’s acquittal of Trump at his second impeachment bars the charges. Opinion | The curious case of the strange man who was nearly attorney general 2022-09-16T04:00:00Z Mr Duffy told BBC Radio's Good Morning Scotland programme that family never understood the jury's decision at the time and thought it must have meant something other than a full acquittal. Murder victim's family welcome bid to axe not proven verdict 2022-09-17T04:00:00Z There has been one acquittal in the case, of a parent whose child was a tennis recruit at Georgetown. New Trial Is Ordered for Water Polo Coach Convicted in ‘Varsity Blues’ Scandal 2022-09-15T04:00:00Z “We know the acquittal was not deserved,” he said of Kelly’s 2008 trial. Chicago jury convicts R. Kelly of sex crimes, including child pornography 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z The jury did not find him guilty of obstructing justice relating to his 2008 trial, which ended in acquittal. R. Kelly: Disgraced R&B star guilty of child abuse 2022-09-14T04:00:00Z In Bannon’s case, any double jeopardy argument would likely fall flat because his federal case didn’t involve an acquittal or conviction. Bannon expected to surrender in NY court in wall donor case 2022-09-07T04:00:00Z "Two years after Chase's acquittal, Jefferson wrote that the whole debacle was 'a farce which will not be tried again.' He was right — so far." What a Supreme Court impeachment from 1805 could mean for Justice Clarence Thomas: historian 2022-09-06T04:00:00Z The acquittal occurred when a judge found that police allowed the defendant to enter the Capitol. NYPD veteran who assaulted police receives longest Jan. 6 sentence yet: 10 years 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z Leinenweber on Thursday also denied a defense motion of acquittal, a common but rarely granted request for a judge to acquit before jurors get the case. R. Kelly tells judge he won’t testify at ongoing trial 2022-09-01T04:00:00Z If a single juror refused to convict, former federal prosecutor Paul Rosenzweig warned, “Trump would claim that as an acquittal.” Should Trump be indicted? It's still too soon to say 2022-08-28T04:00:00Z Even when Mr. Povich was unable to win an acquittal, he often succeeded in reducing a client’s prison sentence. David Povich, prominent defense lawyer, dies at 87 2022-08-25T04:00:00Z That outcome shocked observers — including Whitmer, who later called the acquittal and mistrial “awful” and told The Washington Post that the jury’s decision left her questioning her life’s “worth.” Two men convicted of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer 2022-08-23T04:00:00Z Seven Republicans joined the Democrats and independents to support acquittal; the final vote was 35 to 19, one vote short of the required two-thirds majority. U.S. History 2014-12-30T00:00:00Z The acquittal was devastating, but it wasn’t the only setback in their family’s recovery. Hundreds of kids witness parents shot to death. This is what it does to them. While judges have leeway to consider mitigating factors under Russian law, acquittals are rare and account for less than 1% of cases in Russian criminal prosecutions. Brittney Griner back in Russian court on cannabis charge 2022-08-02T04:00:00Z Women's rights organisations in Chile celebrate Ms Concha's acquittal, but warn that there are many more domestic abuse survivors who have been unjustly criminalised for defending themselves. 'I'd Defend Myself, Too': Chileans back abuse survivors 2022-07-23T04:00:00Z The defense Thursday motioned for an acquittal, saying the prosecution had not proved its case. Steve Bannon’s contempt conviction hailed by 1/6 committee 2022-07-23T04:00:00Z The murder of a child who had been guilty of no more than a casual remark captured the nation’s attention, as did the acquittal of the two men who admitted killing him. U.S. History 2014-12-30T00:00:00Z Such motions seeking acquittals and dismissals at the end of a trial are common and rarely granted. Prosecutors set to urge conviction of Trump ex-adviser Bannon 2022-07-22T04:00:00Z Thursday’s proceedings were taken up with debate between both parties on final jury instructions and with a defense motion for acquittal, based on members of the House committee’s refusal to testify in Mr. Bannon’s case. Bannon doesn’t testify as defense rests in contempt of Congress trial 2022-07-21T04:00:00Z Human rights organisation Amnesty International rejoiced at the acquittal of the "absurd" charges. Yulia Tsvetkova: Russian LGBT activist acquitted of 'porn' charges 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z An acquittal in a criminal case is a rare occurrence in Russia. Russia acquits feminist artist on trial for pornography 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z In the riots that followed the acquittal, 63 people were killed and and over two thousand injured, with over $1 billion in damage. U.S. History 2014-12-30T00:00:00Z The defense had sought his acquittal on the main charge of preparing a serious crime meant to endanger the state, and fines or suspended sentences on other charges. German soldier who posed as refugee convicted in attack plot 2022-07-15T04:00:00Z The Las Cruces Police Department declined to comment on Mr. Smelser’s acquittal, but said previously in a statement that the neck restraint used on Mr. Valenzuela was prohibited immediately after the episode. Judge Clears Former New Mexico Officer in Chokehold Death 2022-07-14T04:00:00Z And a trial that ends in Trump’s acquittal, he warned, would backfire. Prosecute Trump? Merrick Garland is investigating aggressively but prosecuting cautiously 2022-07-10T04:00:00Z Gleeson writes that he figured at the time the acquittal came partly because the judge allowed the defense lawyers to verbally savage and humiliate Giacalone in the courtroom. Review | A chronicle of good triumphing over the mob 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z Fewer than 1% of defendants in Russian criminal cases are acquitted and, unlike in U.S. courts, acquittals can be overturned. Biden tells Griner’s wife he’s working to get her home 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z While some prosecutions had resulted in convictions, others had led to acquittal or dismissal. China Seeks to Pre-Empt Sanctions in Case of Taiwan Clash, F.B.I. Chief Says 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z Instead of arguing for an acquittal, Holder’s attorney, Aaron Jansen, instead tried to persuade jurors they should convict his client of a lesser manslaughter charge instead of murder. Eric Holder Jr. found guilty of murder in slaying of rapper Nipsey Hussle 2022-07-06T04:00:00Z Fewer than 1% of defendants in Russian criminal cases are acquitted, and unlike in U.S. courts, acquittals can be overturned there. Brittney Griner's letter to Biden: Don't forget about me and other detainees 2022-07-04T04:00:00Z “When a defense that started out as criminally misogynistic and then became just plain criminal resulted in across-the-board acquittals, she showed me and everyone what grace under pressure looks like.” Review | A chronicle of good triumphing over the mob 2022-07-08T04:00:00Z Fewer than 1% of defendants in Russian criminal cases are acquitted, and unlike in U.S. courts, acquittals can be overturned. Griner sends letter to President Biden pleading for his help 2022-07-04T04:00:00Z With Russia’s acquittal rate in criminal cases at less than 1%, it’s unlikely she will be able to return to the U.S. without a prisoner exchange. Pressure on Biden to free WNBA star triggers talk of prisoner swap for Russian arms dealer 2022-07-01T04:00:00Z But Greenberg believes the cases against Kelly in Cook County and in Minnesota are far weaker and that Kelly could secure acquittals in those state courts. EXPLAINER: How will R. Kelly sentence impact other trials? 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z It was a long shot: An acquittal would fit only if Jonker believed the evidence was insufficient to convict the pair. 2nd trial set for Aug. 9 for 2 men charged in Whitmer plot 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z He claimed that one of his most satisfying experiences was his acquittal in 1980 on a count of racketeering, and the declaration of a mistrial on a charge of conspiracy to violate the racketeering law. Sonny Barger, figurehead of Hells Angels, dies at 83 2022-06-30T04:00:00Z While both men were named in the same warrant that accused Donham of kidnapping, authorities did not pursue the case following their acquittal. 1955 warrant in Emmett Till case found, family seeks arrest 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Following the jury's decision, Attorney General Suella Braverman referred the case to the Court of Appeal so judges could have the chance to "clarify the law for future cases" - without affecting the four's acquittals. Pulling down Edward Colston statue was a 'violent act' 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z The defence had called for his acquittal and is set to appeal against the prison sentence. Nazi camp guard, 101, given five years for aiding murder 2022-06-28T04:00:00Z Trump’s behavior since then showed that his acquittal in both impeachments simply emboldened him. Opinion | What the Nixon pardon tells us about the perils of letting Trump walk 2022-06-27T04:00:00Z According to the Associated Press, fewer than 1 percent of defendants in Russian criminal cases are acquitted, and acquittals can be overturned. Brittney Griner will stand trial starting July 1 in Russia 2022-06-27T04:00:00Z Fewer than 1% of defendants in Russian criminal cases are acquitted, and unlike in the U.S., acquittals can be overturned. US basketball star Griner due in Russian court 2022-06-27T04:00:00Z At the Court of Appeal in London, three judges considered the law around the acquittal of one of the so-called Colston Four - Rhian Graham, 30. Pulling down Edward Colston statue was a 'violent act' 2022-06-29T04:00:00Z Al-Khelaïfi’s second acquittal was hailed by his legal team as “total vindication.” Al-Khelaïfi acquitted again, Valcke guilty in FIFA retrial 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z The prosecutor has the option to appeal against the acquittal. Congo court overturns embezzlement conviction of president's ex-chief of staff 2022-06-24T04:00:00Z In their motion for what is called a directed acquittal, defense lawyers noted that Louisiana State Police and the U.S. 4 Louisiana police officers cleared in Black man’s death 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z He said he hopes for a full acquittal. Pakistani prime minister appears in court in corruption case 2022-06-20T04:00:00Z Khoury’s case is the 57th stemming from the “Operation Varsity Blues” investigation that rocked the world of higher education to come to a conclusion, and the first to end in an acquittal at trial. Georgetown dad acquitted in final college bribery scam trial 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z In April, Nathan rejected Maxwell's bid for an acquittal, but set aside guilty verdicts on two counts because they overlapped. Ghislaine Maxwell says she should get less than 20-year sentence for sex abuse conviction 2022-06-16T04:00:00Z One case, also heard by Judge McFadden, resulted in a full acquittal. Judge Convicts Man Who Carried Confederate Flag in Capitol Attack 2022-06-15T04:00:00Z A federal judge’s acquittal of a New Mexico man in April was a rare blemish on the Justice Department’s record of securing convictions in U.S. Man who carried Confederate flag into Capitol heads to trial 2022-06-12T04:00:00Z The riots followed the acquittal of four police officers charged with excessive use of force for brutally beating King for about 15 minutes while over a dozen officers watched. Meet the 4 candidates vying to lead Seattle’s Office of Police Accountability 2022-06-10T04:00:00Z The case and acquittal drew national attention after President Trump attempted to use them to ignite fervor over illegal immigration during his first election campaign and term. Man acquitted in S.F. pier fatal shooting is sentenced on gun charges 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z And we see Durham’s claim of wrongdoing in the Russia probe ending in swift acquittal. Opinion | Bill Barr’s reign of innuendo — unmasked 2022-06-03T04:00:00Z A trial held earlier this year in which four men accused in an alleged kidnapping plot of the Michigan Democrat resulted in the acquittal of two of the men. Spokesman: Whitmer was on Wisconsin gunman’s list of targets 2022-06-04T04:00:00Z "Well, that was a quick acquittal!" wrote David E. Kendall. Clinton lawyer taunts Trump: Durham probe “collapsed when proof had to be introduced in open court” 2022-06-01T04:00:00Z Gregory Brower, a former U.S. attorney and senior FBI official, said the acquittal was “not a surprising result given the lack of evidence.” Special counsel loses first trial of Trump probe; Sussmann acquitted 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z Federal prosecutors handed down their indictment only a few weeks after the acquittal in November 2017. Man acquitted in S.F. pier fatal shooting is sentenced on gun charges 2022-06-07T04:00:00Z “You will quickly see that the evidence is overwhelming,” the prosecutor said as he delivered a rebuttal after defense attorney John Meringolo told the jury that an acquittal was the only fair verdict. Jury deliberates verdict in ‘We Build The Wall’ fraud trial 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z The acquittal restores his reputation and he is not expected to face any discipline from the D.C. Michael Sussmann, Clinton campaign lawyer, found not guilty of lying to FBI 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z An acquittal would probably fuel calls from the left for the Justice Department to end Durham’s assignment. Jurors deliberating in FBI lying trial that revisited 2016 election 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z An acquittal would be a serious blow to Mr. Durham’s credibility and likely intensify calls from the left for Attorney General Merrick Garland to shut down the special counsel’s investigation. Jury begins deliberations in Sussmann trial; Clinton campaign lawyer accused of lying to FBI 2022-05-27T04:00:00Z The state appealed against the acquittal in the high court, which convicted him for manslaughter in 2006. Navjot Singh Sidhu: India's cricketer-turned-politician jailed for road rage death 2022-05-19T04:00:00Z Meringolo insisted in his closing that there were multiple ways that jurors could conclude there was reasonable doubt and that an acquittal was fair. Jury deliberates verdict in ‘We Build The Wall’ fraud trial 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z The trial was viewed as a major test for Mr. Durham, and an acquittal was a significant defeat for him. Michael Sussmann, Clinton campaign lawyer, found not guilty of lying to FBI 2022-05-31T04:00:00Z Vindman and his brother, Alexander Vindman, were among those dismissed from their jobs by national security adviser Robert O’Brien in February 2020 shortly after Trump’s first impeachment trial ended with a Senate acquittal. Army officer who reported Trump probably faced retaliation, inquiry finds 2022-05-18T04:00:00Z Wall and his attorney, Jason Flores-Williams, hoped to ride that momentum and secure an acquittal by “jury nullification.” Most Americans support weed legalization. He hoped a jury would, too. 2022-05-14T04:00:00Z An acquittal would hasten questions about the purpose of the inquiry and the cost to taxpayers. EXPLAINER: Why stakes are high in trial tied to Russia probe 2022-05-14T04:00:00Z The Supreme Court restored Brown’s acquittal and confirmed Sullivan’s acquittal and the new trial for Chan. Suspects can use extreme intoxication as defense, Canadian court says 2022-05-13T04:00:00Z Tony never disclosed the shooting during his career, even when required, saying he did not see the need because of his acquittal. Gov. DeSantis still hasn’t made decision over sheriff’s lies 2022-05-11T04:00:00Z Im recounted the story at Florence and Normandie avenues on Friday, the 30th anniversary of the riots, which erupted at that corner after the acquittal of the police officers who beat Rodney King. L.A. riots are remembered 30 years later with hope and pessimism 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z Within days of her acquittal, prosecutor Raija Toiviainen indicated dissatisfaction with the verdict and denied the court’s claim that “false information” was provided in the indictment. Finnish prosecutor revives ‘Bible Trial’ hate speech charges against Christian politician 2022-04-29T04:00:00Z Six days of chaos erupted after the acquittal of four police officers in the videotaped beating of Rodney King, an unarmed Black motorist. Podcast: The L.A. riots, 30 years later 2022-04-28T04:00:00Z The appeal asks for an acquittal of all charges or a new trial. CEO parent appeals conviction in college bribery case 2022-04-25T04:00:00Z The acquittal was later overturned and the case was merged with that relating to the coup attempt, which the Turkish government blames on the network of U.S.-based Muslim cleric Fethullah Gulen. Turkish court set to deliver verdict against philanthropist 2022-04-25T04:00:00Z Republicans claimed their acquittal honored the Constitution's high standard for impeachment. Historians' first verdict on Trump: You're fired! But there's more to it than that 2022-04-23T04:00:00Z Kavala's acquittal along with eight others in the Gezi trial was overturned last year and the case was combined with the other charges against him. Turkish court set to rule in trial of philanthropist Kavala 2022-04-22T04:00:00Z That campaign, which has yielded a mixed record of guilty pleas, dropped cases, two trial convictions, and one notable acquittal, is aimed at preventing the Chinese government from stealing intellectual property. Trial of mathematician is next test of U.S. prosecution of academics under China Initiative 2022-04-19T04:00:00Z The Senate’s acquittal of Trump in his first impeachment trial “clearly did embolden him,” Bolton said. ‘This Was Trump Pulling a Putin’ 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z The acquittal was the Justice Department’s first defeat in a Capitol breach prosecution. Man who said Trump’s ‘orders’ caused him to steal liquor from Capitol on Jan. 6 found guilty 2022-04-14T04:00:00Z Such a judge-ordered acquittal would be a rarity in a federal criminal trial. Why a judge might overturn a guilty verdict against a U.S. scientist for hiding China ties 2022-04-13T04:00:00Z The referral will not affect the acquittals in the case. Edward Colston statue case sent to Court of Appeal 2022-04-12T04:00:00Z A jury that was one or two votes away from acquittal is a sign of a weak case, Tuerkheimer said, and can dissuade prosecutors from trying again. EXPLAINER: 2 men in Gov. Whitmer plot could be tried again 2022-04-11T04:00:00Z Trials typically stretch on for years and sometimes end in acquittals: It is hardly brute victor’s justice. Why Calls for War Crimes Justice Over Ukraine Face Long Odds 2022-04-10T04:00:00Z Gibbons said the acquittals of Harris and Caserta demonstrated serious shortcomings in the government’s case. Whitmer kidnap plot: 2 men acquitted, hung jury for 2 more 2022-04-08T04:00:00Z But other recent court rulings involving politicians and high-profile executives—as well as the acquittal in fall 2021 of another academic scientist facing similar charges of hiding ties to China—suggest it could happen. Why a judge might overturn a guilty verdict against a U.S. scientist for hiding China ties 2022-04-13T04:00:00Z The acquittal of four people on trial for toppling Bristol's Edward Colston statue has prompted the Attorney General to contact the Court of Appeal. Edward Colston statue case sent to Court of Appeal 2022-04-12T04:00:00Z But in the wake of the acquittal, some defendants facing low-level charges who might otherwise have entered guilty pleas could feel emboldened to go to trial and test the government’s cases against them. Judge Finds Man Not Guilty in First Jan. 6 Acquittal 2022-04-06T04:00:00Z The court, on a 6-to-3 vote, said the plaintiff does not need an acquittal or some statement of innocence from a judge or prosecutor to pursue a Fourth Amendment lawsuit under civil rights laws. Supreme Court makes it easier to sue police over wrongful arrests 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z They said he had to show it ended with “affirmative indications of innocence” such as an acquittal or a dismissal by a judge along with a statement that the evidence was insufficient. High court opens door wider to malicious prosecution claims 2022-04-04T04:00:00Z “Lucio still advances no evidence that is reliable and supportive of her acquittal,” the office wrote in court documents last month. Lawyers hope new evidence can stop Texas woman’s execution 2022-04-02T04:00:00Z With these reassurances, seven Republicans joined all the Senate’s Democrats in voting for acquittal in May 1868, and Andrew Johnson escaped conviction by exactly one vote. Building the American Republic, Volume 2 2018-01-18T00:00:00Z He also ruled that if for some reason his order of acquittal were overturned on appeal, that Kian should get a new trial. Michael Flynn’s 1-time business partner to have new trial 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z Those documents did not specify the year of his acquittal. In Brazil, your internet provider may be a mobster, cops say 2022-03-28T04:00:00Z “In short, Mr. Wilson’s appeal presents a host of complex, unresolved questions that could well lead to acquittal, a new trial, or partial reversal resulting in a materially shorter sentence,” they wrote in the motion. Parent convicted in college bribery case asks to remain free 2022-03-18T04:00:00Z His acquittal likely closed the door on the possibility of state criminal charges against any of the officers involved in the raid. Breonna Taylor’s family, supporters sustain push for justice 2022-03-13T05:00:00Z Desperately bargaining for acquittal, moreover, Johnson promised to drop his obstructionism and abide by Congress’s policies. Building the American Republic, Volume 2 2018-01-18T00:00:00Z Protests erupted in major cities across the United States following his acquittal. Photos: Rittenhouse's rifle destroyed by Wisconsin crime lab 2022-03-11T05:00:00Z Lawyers seek acquittals based on claims of excessive influence and manipulation by agents and informants. Trial in Michigan Gov. Whitmer plot focuses on entrapment 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z Lawyers seek acquittals based of claims of excessive influence and manipulation by agents and informants. Judge turns focus of Whitmer-kidnap trial to entrapment 2022-03-09T05:00:00Z An acquittal could embolden other defendants to seek more favorable plea deals or gamble on trials of their own. Jury deliberations to start in 1st trial over Capitol riot 2022-03-08T05:00:00Z The March 3, 1991, beating of King and subsequent acquittal of the police officers triggered riots that rocked Los Angeles. Bay Area police officer sentenced to 6 years for fatally shooting unarmed mentally ill man 2022-03-05T05:00:00Z Ben Crump, an attorney for Taylor’s family, said Hankison’s acquittal underscored a lack of police accountability in the United States. Brett Hankison found not guilty of endangering Breonna Taylor’s neighbors in shooting 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z Through his attorneys, Josh has since filed a motion to request a new trial and/or an acquittal. Josh Duggar facing 'tough' birthday in jail as wife Anna and parents cling to their faith, friend says 2022-03-03T05:00:00Z The Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office said the non-unanimous decision for manslaughter should not be treated as an acquittal on the murder charge. Football hero’s killer hopes to avoid 2nd murder charge 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z The violence was sparked by the acquittal of four white officers charged with beating Rodney King, a black motorist, after he led them on a highspeed chase. Magruder's American Government 2016-01-01T00:00:00Z An acquittal could embolden other riot defendants to seek more favorable plea terms or gamble on trials of their own. Prosecutor: First Capitol rioter on trial ‘lit the match’ 2022-03-02T05:00:00Z An acquittal could inspire other defendants to either push for a more favorable plea deal or gamble a trial of their own. Jury selection resumes for 1st trial over Capitol riot 2022-03-01T05:00:00Z Many Jan. 6 felony cases charge such an array of illegal activities that an acquittal on one count “doesn’t indicate a domino effect,” Wu said. Guns, radicalization and a father’s alleged threat: First Jan. 6 trial begins 2022-02-28T05:00:00Z That narrow exception could apply, the policy says, if a state acquittal was the result of misconduct, or where a penalty was “manifestly inadequate.” Opinion | Why you shouldn’t be so quick to applaud the hate-crime convictions of Ahmaud Arbery’s killers 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z An acquittal may lead others to wait for their own day in court. Many Capitol riot cases could hinge on 1st trial’s outcome 2022-02-27T05:00:00Z An acquittal on these facts would have been devastating for the government and a further stain on our legal system. Perspective | The federal trial of Ahmaud Arbery’s killers shows the limits of hate-crime laws 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z But the law was essentially used as his self-defense argument during the trial, which resulted in his acquittal. Stand your ground laws proliferate after Trayvon spotlight 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z Their acquittals prompted violent race riots, but at their federal trial, race was not a focus, Osler said. For world, Floyd’s death was about race. Why not the trials? 2022-02-24T05:00:00Z But a number of those prosecutions fell apart, resulting in dismissals or acquittals. Justice Department shutters China Initiative, launches broader strategy to counter nation-state threats 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z An acquittal could inspire other defendants to “dig in their heels” and either push for a better plea offer from prosecutors or gamble a trial of their own, he said. Many Capitol riot cases could hinge on 1st trial’s outcome 2022-02-27T05:00:00Z The good news is that Arbery’s killers were convicted of the hate crime they obviously committed: An acquittal in this case would have been an intolerable failure of justice. Perspective | The federal trial of Ahmaud Arbery’s killers shows the limits of hate-crime laws 2022-02-25T05:00:00Z The acquittals set off three days of rioting in Los Angeles with more than 60 people killed, 7,000 arrests, 3,000 buildings burned and nearly $1 billion in property damage. Timeline of NBA in 1990s as league celebrates 75th season 2022-02-23T05:00:00Z Legal experts said prosecutors probably were open to the deal because hate crimes cases can be difficult to win, and a guilty plea would eliminate the possibility of an acquittal. Greg and Travis McMichael, William Bryan guilty of hate crimes in Ahmaud Arbery killing 2022-02-22T05:00:00Z He welcomed the inquiry's outcome and called it "a resounding acquittal" for the police. Israeli inquiry sees no indication of unlawful use of spyware by police 2022-02-21T05:00:00Z In June, Slovakia’s Supreme Court dismissed a lower court’s acquittal of a businessman accused of masterminding the slayings. Slovaks unveil monument to slain journalist and his fiancee 2022-02-21T05:00:00Z We have to get out of that mindset, just as it's not a binary system where it's conviction or acquittal, and then the end justifies the means. CNN's Laura Coates dares the right to come after Joe Biden's Supreme Court pick 2022-02-21T05:00:00Z While the China Initiative has resulted in numerous pleas and convictions, several cases against academics have ended in acquittal or dismissal. Justice Dept. Is Set to Modify Trump-Era Program Aimed at Fighting Chinese Threats 2022-02-20T05:00:00Z Zimmerman’s acquittal would forever shatter my illusion of a nation fully accepting the inviolable right of Black people to live, simply live, without the constant prospect of horror. A letter to my great- nieces and nephews on the 10th anniversary of the killing of Trayvon Martin 2022-02-19T05:00:00Z She noted that proving motive can be challenging, but also warned that acquittals in the hate-crimes case would deepen a disconnect between official findings and the “court of public opinion.” Racist slurs, violent messages: How Arbery’s killers talked about Black people 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z In Kurson’s case, double jeopardy wasn’t an issue because his federal case ended before a conviction or acquittal. Pardoned Kushner pal pleads guilty to cyberstalking charges 2022-02-16T05:00:00Z |
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