innocent
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France's ex-president Nicolas Sarkozy at an appeals trial Tuesday said he was "innocent", rejecting charges he had sought Libyan financing for his 2007 election in exchange for helping improve Tripoli's image after deadly bombings.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
Through her defense attorneys, Hatley—who changed her name to Janie Perkins after she got married in 1995—said she is innocent of the allegations.
From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026
Brendan O'Hara, vice chair of the all-parliamentary group for arbitrary detention and hostage affairs, previously told the BBC the Foremans were "innocent victims of a geopolitical power struggle".
From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026
Had Sony prevailed, Cox might have had to terminate internet access for many innocent users to protect itself from lawsuits.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026
“The prophecy could be wrong! Or the Prophet could’ve mixed me up with another baby. You could be hurting an innocent kid. Then what will everyone call you?”
From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas
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