innocence
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Roberts-Smith has maintained his innocence throughout, launching a multi-million-dollar legal suit against the newspapers that first reported on the allegations.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
But polygraphs are unreliable and inadmissible in court, and Hatley maintained her innocence under further questioning.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
However, the “Hannah Montana” star did not end her mockery there—going on to accuse Cooper of feigning innocence about the proximity of their properties.
From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026
"It should be noted that the presumption of innocence applies in favour of the accused," the prosecutor's office added.
From BBC • Mar. 28, 2026
They are the vehicle to challenge a conviction based on ineffective counsel, the State's failure to disclose evidence, and most important, new evidence of innocence.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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