innocence
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He was separated from his young son and spent more than 18 years incarcerated, all while maintaining his innocence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
In the probation report after the conviction, Brambles again professed his innocence.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
But in all three cases, Murrill told the courts that despite the DNA or blood evidence, the men did not sufficiently prove their innocence.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
When other passengers asked if she was alright, Levy protested his innocence.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
Her eyes were big and glossy as only a child’s or spectral’s can be, minus the innocence of either.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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