Answer: exonerated

AnswerCrossword Clue
EXONERATEDOff the hook
EXONERATEDSaid "not guilty."
EXONERATEDNo longer charged
EXONERATEDFreed from blame
exoneratedEXONERATE, to clear of blame
exoneratedRelease someone from (a duty or obligation)
exonerated(esp. of an official body) Absolve (someone) from blame for a fault or wrongdoing, esp. after due consideration of the case