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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The White House doesn’t comment on potential clemency requests, but the president is the ultimate decider on pardons and commutations.—
Jacqueline Munis,
Fortune,
23 Jan. 2026 -
The White House is sifting through thousands of clemency requests, including a pardon bid by Archegos Capital Management founder Bill Hwang, who was convicted over the collapse of his $36 billion family office.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Last month the department scrapped the SAVE Plan, which was created under former President Biden and offered lower payments and a quicker path to student loan forgiveness.—
Collin Binkley,
Los Angeles Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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However, Ye’s call for forgiveness has garnered a seemingly lukewarm response from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).—
Preezy Brown,
VIBE.com,
27 Jan. 2026
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The news represents a watershed moment for blockchain since not only is NYSE an iconic brand, but its parent company ICE owns other exchanges and clearing systems all over the world.—
Omid Malekan,
Fortune,
21 Jan. 2026
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Some people prefer a big hit of nose-clearing horseradish, while others want a mix that lets pure tomato flavor shine through.—
Sam Stone,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
20 Jan. 2026
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Walker's son, Ted Smith, 72, gave testimony at his father's posthumous exoneration, noting his mother never recovered after the execution.—
Alexandra Koch,
FOXNews.com,
23 Jan. 2026
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Creuzot has highlighted his office’s work on criminal justice reforms, including establishing deflection centers to steer people with mental illness to treatment instead of jail, reducing juvenile detention and prioritizing conviction integrity and exoneration.—
Jane Harper,
Dallas Morning News,
20 Jan. 2026
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The acquittals of these officers also contrast with the successful prosecutions in Michigan and Illinois against the parents of mass shooters.—
Elise Hammond,
CNN Money,
24 Jan. 2026
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Miller said Martinez's acquittal could have some impact on the wider conversation about immigration enforcement, and could undermine public trust in the federal government and affect federal prosecutors' credibility with judges hearing their cases.—
Sara Machi,
CBS News,
22 Jan. 2026
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Capote finds little vindication there.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
11 Jan. 2026
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Sunderland’s stalemate at home against Manchester City was more creditable again, and vindication of their approach to the transfer market is the fact that departures to the Africa Cup of Nations haven’t knocked them out of their stride.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
2 Jan. 2026
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“Exculpation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/exculpation. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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