as in pardon
a setting free from a charge of wrongdoing
evidence that might bring about the exculpation of the defendant
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Shocking Photos of the Violent Riots at the U.S. Capitol The Times also reports that Hemphill may face some legal challenges in rejecting the pardon.—
Charlotte Phillipp,
People.com,
24 Jan. 2025 -
Matthew Graves, the now-former U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia, said the pardons can’t erase what people witnessed.—
Post-Tribune,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
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The Biden administration made two more attempts to enact mass student loan forgiveness.—
Adam S. Minsky,
Forbes,
20 Jan. 2025
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Trump has criticized the scope of Biden's student loan forgiveness.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
18 Jan. 2025
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These services include clearing, agency and execution, market making, hedging, and other investment solutions.—
Brett Owens,
Forbes,
19 Jan. 2025
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The evening is expected to be mostly cloudy, with gradual clearing and a low of around 26 degrees.—
Matthew Impelli,
Newsweek,
16 Jan. 2025
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Despite their failure to win an acquittal or a sentencing delay, or get the verdict overturned, Blanche, Bove and appeals lawyer D. John Sauer are poised to join his new administration in high-ranking Justice Department and White House roles.—
Sean Piccoli,
Deadline,
10 Jan. 2025
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Finally, Daniel Penny's acquittal in NYC, in another politically motivated Bragg trial, should be welcomed by anyone who wishes to see good deeds go unpunished.—
Bradley Gitz,
arkansasonline.com,
23 Dec. 2024
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Cirium’s data is a vindication of Southwest’s investment and efforts.—
Suzanne Rowan Kelleher,
Forbes,
4 Jan. 2025
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The new Islamic Republic of Iran was vindication for the backward underbelly of a country that had emerged with lightning speed from traditionalism.—
Mariam Memarsadeghi,
Newsweek,
13 Jan. 2025
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“Exculpation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exculpation. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.
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