innocence
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He protested his innocence but was jailed in 2004.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Those who are found liable can still be punished accordingly, and those who settle can still maintain their innocence.
From Barron's • Jun. 3, 2026
In Herrera, the court argued that clemency was the appropriate avenue for freestanding innocence claims, despite the extreme arbitrariness of pardon decisions.
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
“Now hold on, son,” Moore said, raising his hands in a gesture of innocence.
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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