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
Fashion heir Jonathan Andic said he needs to focus on proving his innocence.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
Sturgeon has always maintained her innocence, and was told last year that she was no longer under investigation by police.
From BBC • May 27, 2026
It’s like now I’m losing a bit of innocence, because I don’t trust anybody anymore.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
And even though the deck is stacked against him, he fights to maintain his innocence.
From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone
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