Related Clues:

• Responded to charges
• Begged for mercy
• Said "no contest," say
• Had a tiff
• Made an appeal
• Swimming deep, lad prayed
• Begged deputy to come back, holding influence
• Called on one of those keeping a grip on boxer in the gym from top division
• Uttered "not guilty" in court
• Debated, contended
• Asked earnestly (for)
• Said "nolo contendere," say
• Urged in defense
• Said "Not guilty," e.g
• Said 'not guilty,' say