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Innocent

Innocent

I know my son couldn't have done it; he’s simply not capable of such a thing. He’s always been a good student, excellent athlete (varsity wrestling), incredibly popular. Yes, young people were drinking at the party, that’s not ideal. But this is a kid with his whole life ahead of him, who just happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. I can't let them ruin his future on a whim. So the specialists I've hired will make sure those falsely accusing him don't speak—can't speak. It's the least I can do to protect my innocent boy.