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Former US air force pilot cleared of assaulting nine-year-old girl

Robert Prussak was acquitted of all charges related to the alleged kidnapping and sexual assault of a nine-year-old girl.

Watertown police officer acquitted of rape charges, remains on unpaid leave from department

Officer acquitted of rape charges, but department investigation continues.

Pilot cleared of abducting girl, 9, outside Harrods

American pilot Robert Prussak found not guilty of kidnapping and sexual assault of a nine-year-old girl in London.

Former US air force pilot cleared of assaulting nine-year-old girl

Robert Prussak was acquitted of all charges related to the alleged kidnapping and sexual assault of a nine-year-old girl.

Watertown police officer acquitted of rape charges, remains on unpaid leave from department

Officer acquitted of rape charges, but department investigation continues.

Pilot cleared of abducting girl, 9, outside Harrods

American pilot Robert Prussak found not guilty of kidnapping and sexual assault of a nine-year-old girl in London.
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#chris-kaba

London police officer who fatally shot Chris Kaba acquitted of murder

A London officer was acquitted of murder for shooting unarmed Chris Kaba, raising significant concerns over police use of force amidst public outrage.

Protesters gather after Met police marksman cleared of Chris Kaba murder

Protests erupted after the acquittal of the police officer who fatally shot Chris Kaba, highlighting ongoing calls for justice and police accountability.

London police officer who fatally shot Chris Kaba acquitted of murder

A London officer was acquitted of murder for shooting unarmed Chris Kaba, raising significant concerns over police use of force amidst public outrage.

Protesters gather after Met police marksman cleared of Chris Kaba murder

Protests erupted after the acquittal of the police officer who fatally shot Chris Kaba, highlighting ongoing calls for justice and police accountability.
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Met police officer who shot Chris Kaba acquitted of murder

The acquittal of officer Martyn Blake, who shot Chris Kaba, raises critical discussions on police accountability and operational decisions in high-stress contexts.

Connecticut State Trooper Is Acquitted in Killing of a Black Teenager

Former Connecticut state trooper acquitted in fatal shooting of Black teenager
Defense centered on teenager holding a knife during the incident

Met police officer who shot Chris Kaba acquitted of murder

The acquittal of officer Martyn Blake, who shot Chris Kaba, raises critical discussions on police accountability and operational decisions in high-stress contexts.

Connecticut State Trooper Is Acquitted in Killing of a Black Teenager

Former Connecticut state trooper acquitted in fatal shooting of Black teenager
Defense centered on teenager holding a knife during the incident
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#fraud-charges

Who is Mike Lynch, the software pioneer missing after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Sicily?

Mike Lynch, tech entrepreneur, navigated a tumultuous year culminating in acquittal of fraud charges after a lengthy legal battle.

French court acquits Macron ally, ex-justice minister Bayrou of fraud charges

Francois Bayrou, a former minister and ally of French President Emmanuel Macron, has been acquitted of fraud charges.
The verdict could potentially lead to Bayrou's return to the cabinet or another run for the presidency.

Who is Mike Lynch, the software pioneer missing after a luxury yacht sank off the coast of Sicily?

Mike Lynch, tech entrepreneur, navigated a tumultuous year culminating in acquittal of fraud charges after a lengthy legal battle.

French court acquits Macron ally, ex-justice minister Bayrou of fraud charges

Francois Bayrou, a former minister and ally of French President Emmanuel Macron, has been acquitted of fraud charges.
The verdict could potentially lead to Bayrou's return to the cabinet or another run for the presidency.
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#legal-system

Man cleared of murder charges in slaying of Detroit synagogue president

Man acquitted from charges of killing synagogue president after jury decision.

State guard charged in prisoner's beating death cleared on six of seven charges, set free

Former prison guard cleared of murder charges, found guilty of culpable negligence

Man cleared of murder charges in slaying of Detroit synagogue president

Man acquitted from charges of killing synagogue president after jury decision.

State guard charged in prisoner's beating death cleared on six of seven charges, set free

Former prison guard cleared of murder charges, found guilty of culpable negligence
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#toronto-police-chief

Toronto's police chief apologizes for comments made after man acquitted in cop death | CBC News

Toronto Police Chief apologizes for his 'choice of words' regarding acquittal in officer's death.

Civil liberties group calls for action after police chief comments on Zameer acquittal | CBC News

Toronto police chief under scrutiny for casting doubt on acquittal and not apologizing, affecting public trust in justice system.

Toronto's police chief apologizes for comments made after man acquitted in cop death | CBC News

Toronto Police Chief apologizes for his 'choice of words' regarding acquittal in officer's death.

Civil liberties group calls for action after police chief comments on Zameer acquittal | CBC News

Toronto police chief under scrutiny for casting doubt on acquittal and not apologizing, affecting public trust in justice system.
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Football agent cleared of sending intimidating email to former Chelsea director

Football agent acquitted of intimidating email to Marina Granovskaia, highlighting the sometimes opaque world of football agents.

Pakistan probes shooting of accused in 2013 murder of alleged Indian spy

Amir Tamba, previously acquitted in Sarabjit Singh's killing, critically injured in Lahore shooting.

Defendant acquitted by reason of insanity can't be retried, despite inconsistency, SCOTUS rules in Jackson opinion

Defendant acquitted by reason of insanity can't be retried, even if inconsistent verdict
SCOTUS ruled that the jury's acquittal in such cases constitutes double jeopardy.

South east London Met Police volunteer acquitted of sexual assault

A Metropolitan Police volunteer has been acquitted of sexual assault.
The case was discontinued by the Crown Prosecution Service.

Samsung chief Lee Jae-yong is acquitted of financial crimes related to 2015 merger

Samsung Chairman Lee Jae-yong has been acquitted of financial crimes related to a 2015 merger of two Samsung affiliates that solidified his control over the company.
This ruling comes less than two years after Lee was pardoned for a separate conviction of bribing a former president.

SF jury says man not guilty of stealing electronics from Ubisoft office

A man has been found not guilty of burglarizing the San Francisco offices of video game developer Ubisoft.
The man, David Wesser, was acquitted of felony charges after his defense argued that the police's evidence did not prove his involvement in the burglary.

Boston doctor found not guilty on charge of lewd acts near a 14-year-old girl on an airplane

Dr. Sudipta Mohanty has been found not guilty on a charge of lewd acts near a 14-year-old girl on an airplane.
Mohanty's acquittal was handed down by a judge, not a jury, after he opted for a bench trial.
#bank-robbery

Three days after acquittal on bank robbery charges, man charged with robbing another Chicago bank

Defendant acquitted in first bank robbery case due to lack of intimidation
Defendant commits second bank robbery just days after release from custody

Polite man robs Chicago bank with note vowing to 'pay it back soon' - just days after being cleared of another bank robbery

A man named Mohamed Worku was acquitted of a previous bank robbery, but less than 72 hours later, he allegedly robbed another bank.
Worku used a note to demand money from the bank teller, but his attorney argued that his actions did not constitute robbery because there were no threats involved.

Three days after acquittal on bank robbery charges, man charged with robbing another Chicago bank

Defendant acquitted in first bank robbery case due to lack of intimidation
Defendant commits second bank robbery just days after release from custody

Polite man robs Chicago bank with note vowing to 'pay it back soon' - just days after being cleared of another bank robbery

A man named Mohamed Worku was acquitted of a previous bank robbery, but less than 72 hours later, he allegedly robbed another bank.
Worku used a note to demand money from the bank teller, but his attorney argued that his actions did not constitute robbery because there were no threats involved.
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Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi's unlawful marriage convictions overturned by Pakistan court

Imran Khan and wife acquitted of unlawful marriage charges in Pakistan, facing new legal challenges.
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