innocence
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Because he maintained his innocence and went to trial, he received a sentence disproportionate to his co-defendants, who pleaded guilty and acted as cooperating witnesses.
From Slate • May 29, 2026
Which in many ways Monroe was, treading the line, invisible to the rest of us, between innocence and worldliness, between vulnerability and power.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Jonathan this week said he would temporarily step down from his role as vice president of Mango to focus on proving his innocence.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026
Duterte "absolutely" maintains his innocence, his former defence lawyer Nicolas Kaufman told the court in February.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
“But, Bernice, we don’t even—” the man in the top hat started, his face a mask of angelic innocence.
From "Dactyl Hill Squad" by Daniel José Older
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