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The inmates who accused Masters of being involved have recanted.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 13, 2022

According to the Bee, Ennis is believed to have recanted the story just days after the incident, but charges were filed against Foster in April.

From Reuters • May 15, 2018

Ms. Veselnitskaya also appears to have recanted her earlier denials of Russian government ties.

From Slate • Apr. 27, 2018

Two state eyewitnesses in the case have recanted.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 5, 2018

And yitt men suppoised that all was done but to geve unto him ane terrour, and to have caused him to have recanted, and have become recreant to those bloody beastis.

From The Works of John Knox, Vol. 1 (of 6) by Laing, David