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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ex-Imam Masjid al-Haram
policies. After overturning a previous acquittal in 2022, the Specialised Criminal Appeals Court overturned the acquittal and sentenced Talib to ten years in
Saleh_Al-Talib
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
1940 trial in Connecticut, US
Legal Affairs. "MARSHALL (2017)". History vs. Hollywood. "Spell Wins Acquittal in Attack Case". The Hartford Courant. February 1, 1941. Florio, Angelica
Trial_of_Joseph_Spell
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)
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
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
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
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
1927 French murder trial
only a short speech, invoking the French Revolution. I demand a full acquittal for my client. I demand it in the name of the French Revolution, in the
Schwartzbard_trial
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 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
Indian chemistry academic
to a prolonged legal battle where he spent 10 years in jail before his acquittal in 2023. His persecution has been recognized as a symbol of Mamta Bannerjee's
Ambikesh_Mahapatra
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
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
American singer (1958–2009)
Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist. Dubbed the "King of Pop", he is
Michael_Jackson
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Scientology has operated in Belgium since 1972. In 2003, Scientology opened an international office near the European Union headquarters to lobby for recognition
Scientology_in_Belgium
Legal standard of proof
fact is not convinced to that standard, the accused is entitled to an acquittal. According to Yale Law professor James Q. Whitman, the phrase "reasonable
Reasonable_doubt
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
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
1980 double murder in Phoenix, Arizona
for their roles in the murders. Cruz was murdered two years after his acquittal and McCall and Bracy both died on death row before their executions could
Murders of William Redmond and Helen Phelps
Murders_of_William_Redmond_and_Helen_Phelps
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.
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
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
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)
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
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
The Port Investigation refers to a police inquiry conducted by of the Federal Police of Brazil which investigated the alleged favoritism of companies connected
Port_Investigation
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
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
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
Former Union Minister of State for Home Affairs
Swami Chinmayanand (born Krishna Pal Singh) is a former union minister from the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. He was minister of state for internal affairs
Chinmayanand_(politician)
American actor (1933–2023)
dropped after it was revealed that the jury was deadlocked 11–1 in favor of acquittal. Los Angeles County District Attorney Stephen Cooley, commenting on this
Robert_Blake_(actor)
American federal criminal case
judge overturned these convictions in response to a subsequent motion for acquittal by Drew. In 2006, Lori Drew (née Shreeves) lived in St. Charles County
United_States_v._Drew
1996 song by Sublime
riots, of which news spread throughout the United States following the acquittal of four police officers accused in the videotaped beating of Rodney King
April_29,_1992_(Miami)
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
1959 Indian Court case
verdict. Mr. Ratilal Bhaichand Mehta (the sessions judge) considered the acquittal as perverse, and took a historic decision of overturning the jury's decision
K. M. Nanavati v. State of Maharashtra
K._M._Nanavati_v._State_of_Maharashtra
Cuban activist (born 1941)
José Antonio Llama (born 1941) was a director on the executive board of the Cuban American National Foundation (CANF). Llama also participated in the Bay
José_Antonio_Llama
Court case in the Czech Republic
liable, and most of the blame lay with promoters and security members. The acquittal was upheld by the Prague High Court on June 5, 2013. The trial was documented
Randy Blythe manslaughter case
Randy_Blythe_manslaughter_case
"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
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
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
2021 trial in the US Senate
from 2017 to 2021), began on February 9, 2021, and concluded with his acquittal on February 13. Trump had been impeached for the second time by the House
Second impeachment trial of Donald Trump
Second_impeachment_trial_of_Donald_Trump
American politician
Alec Brook-Krasny (born March 2, 1958) is an American politician serving in the New York State Assembly representing the 46th district. He was a member
Alec_Brook-Krasny
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
Australian Catholic cardinal (1941–2023)
Doctrine of the Faith into these allegations of abuse was concluded upon his acquittal by the High Court. In 2025 it was announced that the National Redress
George_Pell
Massacre in Parañaque, Metro Manila, Philippines
witnesses. No acquittal has been made as to the two accused, Filart and Ventura, who remain at-large. Of the 15 Justices, 7 voted for acquittal while four
Vizconde_murders
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
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
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
1980s rape case in Pakistan
The Safia Bibi rape case involved the rape of a nearly blind teenaged girl named Safia Bibi in 1982 by her employers, in Sahiwal, Pakistan. When she was
Safia_Bibi_rape_case
American criminal from the Bronx, New York, United States (1966-2008)
Then, in November, as to the nine raiding and six shot officers, Davis' acquittal of aggravated assault and attempted murder triggered widespread outrage
Larry_Davis_(born_1966)
Rwandan businesswoman and politician
instructed by the Ministry of Justice, withdrew its appeal against their acquittal. Rwigara welcomed the decisions, saying she would "continue to fight for
Diane_Rwigara
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
American hostage taker (1932–2005)
Anthony George "Tony" Kiritsis (August 13, 1932 – January 28, 2005) was an American kidnapper. Kiritsis was a resident of Indianapolis, Indiana, US, who
Tony_Kiritsis
2011 Canadian homicide
either overturn the guilty verdict, order a new trial, or enter a full acquittal. The appeal was successful, and Dennis' conviction was overturned on October
Killing_of_Richard_Oland
2019 US presidential impeachment
of the two-thirds majority needed to convict, therefore resulting in acquittal. The votes were sharply divided along party lines. Mitt Romney became
First impeachment of Donald Trump
First_impeachment_of_Donald_Trump
American judge
Harold Louderback (January 30, 1881 – December 11, 1941) was a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District
Harold_Louderback
Australian boxer (born 1955)
Domenic "Mick" Gatto (born 6 August 1955) is an Australian boxer, debt collector, and professional mediator within the Victorian building industry. He
Mick_Gatto
wake of allegations which would eventually lead to Thorpe's trial and acquittal for conspiracy to murder in 1979. There were two candidates, David Steel
1976 Liberal Party leadership election
1976_Liberal_Party_leadership_election
1970s British political and sex scandal
Thorpe's conviction: his newspaper contract provided that in the event of acquittal, only half the £50,000 would be paid. In his 2016 account of the Thorpe
Thorpe_affair
be present in order to find a defendant guilty, that is sufficient for acquittal. Due process of law (devido processo legal) was first guaranteed in the
Brazilian_criminal_justice
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
Swiss military officer
policeman: "From a sketch made a few minutes after the murder" of Vatslav Vorovsky, printed in the Daily Herald upon Conradi's acquittal on 1923-11-17.
Maurice_Conradi
Double murder of Singaporeans in Australia
him of the charges two days after the hearing, 26 July 2012. After his acquittal, Tiwary was detained at Villawood Immigration Detention Centre for six
Murders of Tay Chow Lyang and Tony Tan Poh Chuan
Murders_of_Tay_Chow_Lyang_and_Tony_Tan_Poh_Chuan
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
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n.
Acquittal.
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.
v. t.
The act of excusing, apologizing, exculpating, pardoning, releasing, and the like; acquittal; release; absolution; justification; extenuation.
n.
An acquittal, or sentence of a judge declaring and accused person innocent.
v. t.
The state of being discharged or relieved of a debt, obligation, office, and the like; acquittal.
n.
The act of acquitting; discharge from debt or obligation; acquittance.
n.
A setting free, or deliverance from the charge of an offense, by verdict of a jury or sentence of a court.