New evidence jails milk producer

I believe the answer is:

ewe

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'new evidence' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for ewe that I've seen before include "Scottish loch" , "creature" , "Directions" , "Female bleater" , "Farm animal" .)

I've seen this clue in The Daily Mail.

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