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innocence

[in-uh-suhns] / ˈɪn ə səns /




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David has always insisted on his innocence, but for five years has refused visitors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

But maybe that’s partly because it’s harder now to experience these ideas with the same innocence they carried in 1977 or 1982.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

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

White and his agents spoke to Bunch, who maintained his innocence and told a curious story about Hale.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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