They made all this up to justify questioning me. It's all made up. I don't know what happened. Whatever they say was all made up.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Denying allegations and claiming they are fabricated.
- In plain terms
- He says everything said against him is made up.
- What can you take from it?
- Denial is common when facing serious accusations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you verify claims?
- What makes a denial credible?
Another view
Denying claims does not prove innocence.
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