[demshateGod]

Exonerated: (especially of an official body) absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing, especially after due consideration of the case.

[nickcarraway]

The term exonerated is not used for acquittal. That happens when a jury decides that a person has not been proved guilty of the charges by a preponderance of the evidence.

For example: O.J. Simpson was acquitted of murdering his wife. he was not exonerated.