innocence
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Far from abusing the courts with frivolous appeals, the exonerees we interviewed described being thwarted at every attempt due to appellate and postconviction processes that prioritize procedural regularity over the substance of their innocence claims.
From Slate • May 29, 2026
Which in many ways Monroe was, treading the line, invisible to the rest of us, between innocence and worldliness, between vulnerability and power.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2026
Duterte "absolutely" maintains his innocence, his former defence lawyer Nicolas Kaufman told the court in February.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
Fashion heir Jonathan Andic said he needs to focus on proving his innocence.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 27, 2026
His mussed brown curls and full lips gave him an air of innocence, but his hazel eyes were as hard and wary as those of a meadow viper, his handsome face all sharp edges.
From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros
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