1.   The defendants, who continue to assert their innocence, are expected to appeal.

2.   As Zacarias Moussaoui won the right to defend himself, he also used the federal court hearing in Alexandria, Va. to assert his innocence.

3.   After his detention, Moussaoui sent a letter to his mother in Narbonne, France asserting his innocence.

4.   After the hearing, his lawyer, Paul McAllister, said that his client continued to assert his innocence.

5.   But Keating remained defiant in asserting his innocence.

6.   But in the intervening years, much has changed, even though Merrill continues to assert its innocence.

7.   Carey did not testify Wednesday, but he has steadfastly asserted his innocence before the Independent Review Board, which is considering whether to oust him from the union.

8.   Coia has repeatedly asserted his innocence and said he planned to defend himself vigorously against the charges.

9.   Do I intend to continue to fight to assert my innocence?

10.   During the meeting, Clinton asserted his innocence and urged his cabinet to stay focused on their jobs despite current distractions.