Possible Clues:

• Implored, with 'with'
• Said 'no contest,' e.g.
• Pressed
• Said 'not guilty'
• Said 'Not guilty!,' e.g.
• Said ''Not guilty,'' e.g.
• Said 'no contest,' say
• Didn't just ask
• Said ''no contest,'' perhaps
• Made a case (for)