Related Clues:

• Answered "not guilty"
• Said ''not guilty''
• Asked in earnest
• Argued, as a case
• Said 'Not guilty!,' e.g.
• Petitioned
• Made a case for
• Begged earnestly
• Appealed or requested earnestly
• Counsel did begin this sort of way
• Said 'guilty,' say
• Admitted guilt, say, in court
• Got down on one's knees, say
• Stated one's case
• Said "no contest," e.g