innocence
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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
Carvalho maintains his innocence and would like to return to work.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
If federal habeas review is functioning properly, prisoners with innocence claims should prefer it over compassionate release; the latter reduces the sentence, but keeps the conviction intact.
From Slate • May 29, 2026
He maintained his innocence, his lawyer said at the time.
From BBC • May 28, 2026
I observe from some distance, but it’s hard not to think they have an air of innocence about them.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
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