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Autry met with Dr. Katie Spirko, a forensic and clinical neuropsychologist, and told her that he was recanting his trial testimony.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2024

Peter Romer-Friedman, a lawyer for Mr. Podliska, said on Friday that the changes did not mean that Mr. Podliska was recanting his criticism of the focus of the committee’s investigation.

From New York Times • Mar. 18, 2016

Sly’s lawyer, Travis Cohron, also said his client’s statement — which Sly issued without knowing exactly what he was recanting — was Sly’s idea.

From Washington Post • Feb. 4, 2016

Soon he was recanting, landing a short-term deal at Motherwell and insisting the story was "a lot of rubbish".

From The Guardian • Feb. 15, 2013