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Legal result of a "not guilty" verdict
In common law jurisdictions, an acquittal means that the criminal prosecution has failed to prove that the accused is guilty beyond a reasonable doubt
Acquittal
1923 film by Clarence Brown
The Acquittal is a 1923 American silent mystery film based on the play of the same name by Rita Weiman. The film was directed by Clarence Brown, who would
The_Acquittal
1998 US charging of president
voted to convict while 55 voted for acquittal. On Article Two, 50 senators voted to convict while 50 voted for acquittal. Clinton remained in office for the
Impeachment_of_Bill_Clinton
Legal defence preventing someone from being tried again on the same charges
person from being tried again on the same or similar charges following an acquittal or conviction. Double jeopardy is a common concept in criminal law – in
Double_jeopardy
Legal verdict
conviction is an acquittal (that is, "not guilty"). In Scotland, there can also be a verdict of "not proven", which is considered an acquittal. Sometimes,
Conviction
Type of judgment as a matter of law
directed verdict. A judge may not enter a JNOV of "guilty" following a jury acquittal in United States criminal cases. Such an action would violate a defendant's
Judgment notwithstanding verdict
Judgment_notwithstanding_verdict
American writer and activist (born 1987)
that was highly publicized between Knox's conviction in 2009 and her acquittal two years later. She was convicted of the murder of Kercher in 2009 and
Amanda_Knox
President of the United States from 1993 to 2001
William Jefferson Clinton (né Blythe III; born August 19, 1946) is an American former politician and lawyer who served as the 42nd president of the United
Bill_Clinton
2013 murder trial in Florida, United States
by the judge. After the defense rested its case, a second motion for acquittal was made, with the defense asking the state to provide their narrative
Trial_of_George_Zimmerman
1868 US charging of president
vote for Johnson's acquittal. In Butler's hearings, and in subsequent inquiries, there was increasing evidence that some acquittal votes were acquired
Impeachment_of_Andrew_Johnson
American singer (1958–2009)
Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Known as the "King of Pop", he
Michael_Jackson
American lawyer (1947–2025)
member of the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame. He was known for his gaining an acquittal in 1991 of William Kennedy Smith on charges of rape and for his representation
Roy_Black_(attorney)
Italian murder mystery
postponement of the acquittal, the Supreme Court reiterated that it was, in its opinion, difficult "to reach a result, of acquittal or conviction, marked
Murder_of_Chiara_Poggi
"almost identical" murder of another prostitute, Sarah Crump. Smith's acquittal was overturned in 2023 and he was found guilty of murdering Crump after
List of serial killers by number of victims
List_of_serial_killers_by_number_of_victims
Adjudication process in criminal law
being free on bail or incarcerated, and results in the conviction or acquittal of the defendant. Criminal procedure can be either in form of inquisitorial
Criminal_procedure
U.S. constitutional law preventing repeated punishment for the same crime
included are prohibitions against, for the same offense: retrial after an acquittal; retrial after a conviction; retrial after certain mistrials; and multiple
Double_Jeopardy_Clause
American police officer wrongfully convicted of murder (born 1964)
was released from custody in 2013 after his third trial resulted in an acquittal. Charles Boney is serving time for the murders of Camm's wife and two
Wrongful conviction of David Camm
Wrongful_conviction_of_David_Camm
Leader of Cuba from 1959 to 2008
further, claiming he was too ill. The trial ended on 5 October, with the acquittal of most defendants; 55 were sentenced to prison terms of between 7 months
Fidel_Castro
Nigerian army officer (born 1960)
Hamza Al-Mustapha (born 27 July 1960) is a retired Nigerian Army major, intelligence officer and politician who served as Chief Security Officer to Head
Hamza_al-Mustapha
1999 celebrity murder in India
strong circumstantial evidence to convict the accused, questioning the acquittal, claiming it was not based on merit. Following intense media and public
Murder_of_Jessica_Lal
1990s–2010s sex crimes
charges in 2002, leading to a controversial trial that ended with his acquittal in 2008 on all charges. In 2018, Kelly released a response track titled
R._Kelly_sexual_abuse_cases
Filipino former convict
Hubert Jeffrey Pagaspas Webb (born November 7, 1968), is the third son of former senator Freddie Webb, as well as the brother of Pinky Webb and Jason Webb
Hubert_Webb
Home of Michael Jackson from 1988 to 2005
video in 1983. Jackson left Neverland Ranch in 2005, shortly after his acquittal of child sexual abuse charges, and never returned. He owned it until his
Neverland_Ranch
Indian Hindu nationalist, terror accused
Swami Aseemanand (born Naba Kumar Sarkar) is a self-proclaimed monk and a former Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh activist who was accused in the Ajmer Dargah
Swami_Aseemanand
Obsolete Scots law verdict
end in one of three verdicts, one of conviction ("guilty") and two of acquittal ("not proven" and "not guilty"). Between the Restoration in the late 17th
Not_proven
Series of crimes in Uttar Pradesh, India
citing lack of evidence. In November 2025, the Supreme Court upheld Koli's acquittal and ordered his release. In December 2006, two Nithari village residents
2006_Noida_serial_murders
Senate began on January 21, 2020, and ended on February 5, resulting in acquittal by the United States Senate. This is the second time a president has been
2020 United States presidential election
2020_United_States_presidential_election
French woman wrongfully convicted (c. 1760–1827)
Marie Françoise Victoire Salmon (c. 1760 – 2 May 1827) was a French domestic servant in the Kingdom of France who was wrongfully convicted of fatally poisoning
Marie_Salmon
President of Côte d'Ivoire from 2000 to 2011
d'Ivoire pending the appeal proceedings. The ICC ultimately upheld Gbagbo's acquittal, and in April 2021, Ouattara stated he and Blé Goudé were free to return
Laurent_Gbagbo
charged in the case received: Adriano Galliani (acquittal), Livio Gironi (acquittal), Giancarlo Foscale (acquittal), and Carlo Bernasconi (conviction confirmed)
Trials and allegations involving Silvio Berlusconi
Trials_and_allegations_involving_Silvio_Berlusconi
Poisoning incident with pig ascarid roundworm in Quebec
The 1970 ascariasis poisoning incident was a poisoning incident that took place in Quebec in February, 1970. At least seven people claimed to have been
1970 ascariasis poisoning incident
1970_ascariasis_poisoning_incident
War crimes trial of SS staff
construction of a new gas chamber Accessory to 90,000 cases of collective murder Acquittal on grounds of acting under duress (Putativnotstand) Heinrich Gley Handling
Belzec_trial
2009 Pakistani criminal case
Council of Churches, "received with joy" news of the acquittal, stating: "We celebrate her acquittal and release together with her, her family and community
Asia_Bibi_blasphemy_case
2007 homicide case of student originally reported as a missing person case
charge to be fully withdrawn with a discharge amounting to an acquittal; if an acquittal was granted, it meant that Ahmad would not be charged again for
Death_of_Felicia_Teo
player and convicted murderer, hanging in prison cell, five days after his acquittal from a separate murder charge. Hernandez was posthumously diagnosed with
List of suicides (2000–present)
List_of_suicides_(2000–present)
Argentine physician, researcher
Ricardo Hector Asch (born 26 October 1947) is an Argentine-Mexican obstetrician, gynecologist, and endocrinologist. He worked with reproductive technology
Ricardo_Asch
Pakistani foreign exchange company, 1983–2008
the acquittal and said it had provided enough evidence. In response, the Supreme Court of Pakistan had an independent judge investigate the acquittal. Bank
Khanani_&_Kalia_International
American known for the Kenosha unrest shooting (born 2003)
Rittenhouse's prosecution attracted widespread media coverage. Following his acquittal, he attended several events hosted by conservative organizations and individuals
Kyle_Rittenhouse
2001 killing in Texas, United States
to a lack of forensic evidence to contest his account. Following the acquittal, Durst pleaded guilty to evidence tampering by dismembering Black's body
Killing_of_Morris_Black
Convicted Finnish serial killer
Esa Kalle Vihtori Åkerlund (born 5 July 1969) is a Finnish serial killer. Initially sentenced to life imprisonment for the 1995 murder of his ex-wife,
Esa_Åkerlund
Forgiveness of a crime by the government
justice Right to an effective remedy Speedy trial Victims' rights Verdict Acquittal Blackstone's ratio Conviction Conviction rate False accusation Guilt Not
Pardon
1958 terrorist attack in the United States
trial ended with a hung jury and his second with an acquittal. As a result of Bright's acquittal, the other suspects were not tried, and no one was ever
Hebrew Benevolent Congregation Temple bombing
Hebrew_Benevolent_Congregation_Temple_bombing
France international rugby union player (born 2003)
Hugo Auradou (born 20 July 2003) is a French rugby union player who plays as a lock for Pau in the Top 14 competition and the France national team. He
Hugo_Auradou
American basketball player (born 2000)
Terrence Edward "T. J." Shannon Jr. (born July 30, 2000), also known by his initials TSJ, is an American professional basketball player for the Minnesota
Terrence_Shannon_Jr.
2015 criminal case
Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld the judge's judgment of acquittal and further ruled Valle's misuse of the police database did not constitute
United_States_v._Valle
Unlike in neighbouring England and in Scotland, there were relatively few accusations of witchcraft (Welsh: dewiniaeth) or witch trials in Wales in the
Witchcraft in early modern Wales
Witchcraft_in_early_modern_Wales
Pakistani education activist (born 1997)
Malala Yousafzai (born 12 July 1997) is a Pakistani female education activist, and producer of film and television. She is the youngest Nobel Prize laureate
Malala_Yousafzai
2015 death of U.S. police officer
The best thing Daffner had done, he said, was put Shetler on the stand. Acquittals in cases where the defendant was charged with the murder of a police officer
Killing_of_Lloyd_Reed
British chemist and electrotherapy advocate
Otto Overbeck (1860–1937) was a British chemist and prominent advocate of electrotherapy in the early twentieth century. Overbeck's father was a Dutch-Italian
Otto_Overbeck
2022 television series from Netflix
and he nearly kills her before he is arrested. As Trevor celebrates his acquittal, Mickey confronts him with the truth: Lara was going to reveal herself
The Lincoln Lawyer (TV series)
The_Lincoln_Lawyer_(TV_series)
American lawyer and author (1929–2025)
multiple witnesses, yet Spence managed to gain his acquittal through reason of insanity. He gained the acquittal of Sandy Jones for the murder of Wilfred Gerttula
Gerry_Spence
British politician (born 1980)
October 2025. "Northern Ireland's political leaders divided over Soldier F acquittal". The Standard. 24 October 2025. Archived from the original on 23 October
Kemi_Badenoch
Article II 35 64.82% 19 35.19% Acquittal Article III 35 64.82% 19 35.19% Acquittal Article XI 35 64.82% 19 35.19% Acquittal Articles I, IV, VI, VII, VIII
List of efforts to impeach presidents of the United States
List_of_efforts_to_impeach_presidents_of_the_United_States
American physician and businessman
charged with rape in a nationally publicized 1991 trial that ended with his acquittal. Born in Boston, William Kennedy Smith is the younger son of Stephen Edward
William_Kennedy_Smith
Legal motion which seeks acquittal because the prosecutor's case is insufficient
the criminal law of some Commonwealth states, whereby a defendant seeks acquittal without having to present a defence, because of the insufficiency of the
No_case_to_answer
British army officer acquitted of 1917 murder
James Douglas Malcolm (1883–1969) was a British Army officer. Whilst home on leave in 1917 during World War I, he discovered his wife Dorothy was having
Douglas_Malcolm
2023–24 U.S. legal and political dispute
towards the defense counsel's motion, as well as the concern that an acquittal of Davis would constitutionally validate secession. Despite the pardon
Presidential eligibility of Donald Trump
Presidential_eligibility_of_Donald_Trump
1997 murder in Seoul, South Korea
The Itaewon murder took place on April 3, 1997, when 17-year-old Arthur Patterson killed 22-year-old Cho Jung-pil (Korean: 조중필; born 1974), a Hongik University
Itaewon_murder_case
1921 assassination in Berlin, Germany
attention and recognition of the facts of the Armenian genocide; Tehlirian's acquittal brought mostly favorable reactions. Both Talaat Pasha and Tehlirian are
Assassination_of_Talaat_Pasha
Pornographic video sharing website
January 2019. The Lifetime film presents R. Kelly's arrest, trial, and acquittal on child pornography charges between 2002 and 2008. Censored from xHamster's
XHamster
2007 murder in Perugia, Italy
Knox and Sollecito were released after almost four years following their acquittal at a second-level trial. Knox immediately returned to the United States
Murder_of_Meredith_Kercher
Canadian murderer and suspected serial killer
Stephen Kiyoshk (November 20, 1891 – January 3, 1941) was a Canadian Chippewa Indian murderer and possible serial killer. Originally convicted and sentenced
Stephen_Kiyoshk
1895 murder in Seoul
intervened it was likely in great secrecy. Orbach also notes that the acquittal was possibly the sole decision of Judge Yoshioka Yoshihide (吉岡美秀). Shortly
Assassination of Empress Myeongseong
Assassination_of_Empress_Myeongseong
Trial involving former Italian Prime Minister
because "the fact is not a crime". The more detailed court reasoning for acquittal was due to be published within 90 days, and the prosecutor stated he would
Silvio Berlusconi prostitution trial
Silvio_Berlusconi_prostitution_trial
British legal activist
and other specified serious offences eligible for retrial following an acquittal, subject to strict safeguards, including personal consent from the Director
Ann_Ming
British TV series (2019–present)
seems eager to aid Emery, claiming to recognise him from his publicised acquittal, but then locks Emery in the car and drives him to a house in Eaton Square
The_Capture_(TV_series)
2014 incident in Wesley Chapel, Florida
stand-your-ground cases". WPTV. February 23, 2022. Retrieved May 28, 2022. "After acquittal, Curtis Reeves renews freedom; Chad Oulson's widow grieves anew". Tampabay
Killing_of_Chad_Oulson
American attorney
Geoffrey Fieger (born December 23, 1950) is an American attorney based in Southfield, Michigan. Fieger is the founder of the law firm Fieger Law, and is
Geoffrey_Fieger
Founding Father of the United States (1741–1811)
Court until his death in 1811. Some historians have argued that Chase's acquittal set an important precedent regarding the independence of the federal judiciary
Samuel_Chase
American rapper and singer-songwriter (1998–2018)
declined to testify in court, making the battery charges being dropped or an acquittal of Onfroy on the charges more likely. In reaction, the prosecution moved
XXXTentacion
Zimbabwean businessman
offence, and the acquittal was subsequently formalised at the magistrate court level. The Prosecutor General appealed the acquittal. In June 2020, the
Wicknell_Chivayo
Coming together of parties to a dispute, to present information in a tribunal
justice Right to an effective remedy Speedy trial Victims' rights Verdict Acquittal Blackstone's ratio Conviction Conviction rate False accusation Guilt Not
Trial
American actor (1887–1933)
of apology for his treatment by the justice system. Despite Arbuckle's acquittal, the scandal has mostly overshadowed his legacy as a pioneering comedian
Roscoe_Arbuckle
Australia international rugby league footballer
Brett Stewart (born 27 February 1985) is an Australian former professional rugby league footballer who played fullback for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles
Brett_Stewart
Brazilian serial killer and rapist
Manslaughter Theft Indecent assault Criminal penalty 57 years (2007) Acquittal on grounds of insanity (1991) Details Victims 3 Span of crimes 1991–2007
Ademir_Oliveira_Rosário
American politician and law enforcement official (born 1942)
Ricahard J. Brzeczek (born October 8, 1942) is an American former law enforcement official who served as superintendent of the Chicago Police Department
Richard_J._Brzeczek
Indian judge (born 1962)
Sundresh, Bharathidasan, and Venkatesh have ruled that a challenge to an acquittal order passed by a Magistrate Court in private complaint should be filed
M._M._Sundresh
Criminal from Kerala
j (9 October 2015). "Supreme Court upholds acquittal of Ripper Jayananan | Supreme Court upholds acquittal of Ripper Jayananan". www.deccanchronicle.com
Ripper_Jayanandan
Italian convicted murderer (born 1972)
and without restriction on his movements. The prosecution appealed the acquittal of Claps' friend, and at a second trial she was found guilty on a charge
Danilo_Restivo
King of England, Scotland, and Ireland from 1660 to 1685
Fearing that the Exclusion Bill would be passed, and bolstered by some acquittals in the continuing Plot trials, which seemed to him to indicate a more
Charles_II_of_England
Killing of two boys by an African rock python
Canada Type Deaths caused by an animal (African rock python) Deaths 2 Accused 1 Convicted 0 Charges Criminal negligence Trial Jury trial Verdict Acquittal
2013 New Brunswick python attack
2013_New_Brunswick_python_attack
1941 murder case in South Carolina
The murder of Davis Timmerman occurred on September 17, 1941, in Edgefield County, South Carolina. Initially, there were no suspects, and police suspected
Murder_of_Davis_Timmerman
Indian Muslim
Sabahuddin Shaikh were acquitted of any complicity in the attacks. In the acquittal, the Judge blasted the Bombay police for the case it made against him
Faheem_Ansari
Fragging incident during the Iraq War
to the death penalty may have influenced their votes for acquittal. Soon after his acquittal, Martinez received an honorable discharge from the National
Killing of Phillip Esposito and Louis Allen
Killing_of_Phillip_Esposito_and_Louis_Allen
2024 United States Supreme Court case
in which the Court held that "Not guilty by reason of insanity" is an acquittal for double jeopardy purposes notwithstanding any inconsistency with the
McElrath_v._Georgia
2008 murder of British schoolgirl in Goa
D'Souza and Carvalho, citing a lack of evidence. The CBI appealed the acquittal of D'Souza in the Bombay High Court. In July 2019, the Goa bench of the
Murder_of_Scarlett_Keeling
Legal concept
in China have set a "zero acquittal policy," resulting in a negative performance evaluation for trials that end in acquittal. As a result, Chinese prosecutors
Conviction_rate
Indian politician (1944–2025)
Shibu Soren (Hindi pronunciation: [ʃɪbuː soːɾeːn̪]; 11 January 1944 – 4 August 2025), popularly known as the Dishom Guru, was an Indian politician who
Shibu_Soren
American rapper (born 1971)
California Secretary of State as business entity number C1923139. After his acquittal, Snoop Dogg and the mother of his son, along with their kennel of 20 pit
Snoop_Dogg
Restraint of a person's liberty by judicial or other detention
justice Right to an effective remedy Speedy trial Victims' rights Verdict Acquittal Blackstone's ratio Conviction Conviction rate False accusation Guilt Not
Imprisonment
Pitcairn Islands politician (born 1956)
Jay Calvin Warren (born 29 July 1956) is a political figure from the Pacific territory of the Pitcairn Islands. Jay Warren was elected mayor of the last
Jay_Warren
American football player and actor (1947–2024)
to frame him for the crime in an act of racist corruption. Simpson's acquittal was viewed on television by approximately 100–150 million people. In 1997
O._J._Simpson
Sixty ninth head of the Sri Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam
Jagadguru Sri Jayendra Saraswathi Shankaracharya Swamigal (born Subrahmanyam S/O Mahadeva Iyer; 18 July 1935 – 28 February 2018) was the 69th Shankaracharya
Jayendra_Saraswathi
Welsh judge (b.1950)
Sir Stephen Price Richards (born 8 December 1950) is a former Lord Justice of Appeal. Stephen Price Richards was born in Wales on 8 December 1950. He was
Stephen_Richards_(judge)
French political theorist (1743–1793)
what was coming; the last straw to break the patience of Paris was the acquittal on Friday 31 August of Montmarin, the late Governor of Fontainebleau.
Jean-Paul_Marat
Roman lawyer, author and magistrate (61 – c. 113)
exile were proposed. Of the three distinct proposals, acquittal, exile, and execution, acquittal had the largest number of supporters but not a majority
Pliny_the_Younger
Prime Minister of South Korea (2007–2008; 2022–2025)
Han Duck-soo (Korean: 한덕수; born 18 June 1949) is a South Korean diplomat, economist, and politician who served as the acting president of South Korea in
Han_Duck-soo
Malaysian series of criminal trials
2010 and 2011 and, in January 2012, was acquitted. In March 2014, the acquittal was overturned by the Court of Appeal, which convicted him and imposed
Anwar_Ibrahim_sodomy_trials
2021 attack to stop election certification
conviction, but fell short of the required two-thirds, resulting in his acquittal. Senate Republicans blocked a bill to create a bipartisan independent
January 6 United States Capitol attack
January_6_United_States_Capitol_attack
Pakistani rape survivor and human rights activist
acquittal and hold hearings for an appeal; In April 2011, the Supreme Court set aside the acquittals of four of the men, but confirmed the acquittal of
Mukhtar_Mai
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v. t.
The state of being discharged or relieved of a debt, obligation, office, and the like; acquittal.
n.
A setting free, or deliverance from the charge of an offense, by verdict of a jury or sentence of a court.
v. t.
The act of excusing, apologizing, exculpating, pardoning, releasing, and the like; acquittal; release; absolution; justification; extenuation.
n.
The act of acquitting; discharge from debt or obligation; acquittance.
v. t.
To set free, or release, as from some obligation, debt, or responsibility, or from the consequences of guilt or such ties as it would be sin or guilt to violate; to pronounce free; as, to absolve a subject from his allegiance; to absolve an offender, which amounts to an acquittal and remission of his punishment.
n.
Act of assoiling, or state of being assoiled; absolution; acquittal.
n.
An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring and accused person innocent.
n.
Acquittal.