innocence
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Levi described being deeply shaken by his encounter with the book, and by the guilt that torments Josef K despite his innocence.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026
Ex-husband Williams accompanied Longet to her trial and told “This Morning” years later that he supported his ex-wife because he believed in her innocence.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Kouri Richins, 36, maintained her innocence throughout the proceedings.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
As evidence of his innocence mounted, the state offered him a deal in 2011 to plead guilty to a lesser charge and be quickly released for “time served,” which he took.
From Slate • May 5, 2026
Perhaps the llano was like me, as I grew the innocence was gone, and so too the land changed.
From "Bless Me, Ultima" by Rudolfo Anaya
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