Forms of the Innocence Defense

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Forms of the Innocence Defense

  1. “I didn’t know.”
  2. “I would never hurt you.”
  3. “You’re misinterpreting everything.”
  4. “I’m just trying my best.”
  5. “I’m not that kind of person.”
  6. “You’re attacking my character.”
  7. “I’m too sensitive to have meant harm.”
  8. “You’re making me out to be a monster.”
  9. “I’m the one who’s hurt here.”
  10. “I was only trying to help.”
  11. “You’re blowing this out of proportion.”
  12. “I’m innocent until proven guilty.”
  13. “You’re being unfair.”
  14. “I’m the victim of your accusations.”
  15. “I can’t believe you’d think that of me.”

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