defended

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He also defended campaign co-chairs Jackie Baillie and Douglas Alexander, saying they "did a good job in this election campaign".

From BBC • May 10, 2026

Known for handling complex cases, Molo has defended Martin Winterkorn, former chief executive of Volkswagen, from criminal charges in the U.S. during the German automaker’s emissions scandal.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 10, 2026

Donald Trump defended childhood vaccinations during a stop by “Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson” on Sunday, saying only that he wished vaccines for infants and toddlers were smaller.

From Salon • May 10, 2026

At his first press conference after taking over from Bondi, Blanche defended investigations of individuals or groups Trump views as opponents.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

In 1924, the Indian Rights Association, which defended the interests of indigenous communities, conducted an investigation into what it described as “an orgy of graft and exploitation.”

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann