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EXAMPLES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
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Leckie told reporters he hoped his acquittal would give hope to other people in similar situations.
EXAMPLES FROM CORPUS
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But it is virtually unthinkable that it could end in an acquittal , still less a mistrial.
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However, conflicting opinions of several doctors gained their acquittal .
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It is by no means certain that the courts would always be willing to redefine the mens rea requirement in order to secure an acquittal .
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Leckie told reporters he hoped his acquittal would send a message of hope to the Governor.
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Of 52 prosecutions for police brutality, 46 ended in acquittals.
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Simpson has said so repeatedly since his acquittal in the case.
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So what message was Leckie hoping Fife would get from his acquittal ?
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With regard to acquittal rates in the magistrates' courts, our data are too uncertain to draw firm conclusions as they are incomplete.