beat the rap
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The alleged conspiracists appear to believe they can beat the rap, despite the already overwhelming amount of evidence Willis provided of their guilt in her 98-page indictment.
From Salon • Aug. 31, 2023
He derides the charges as an “affront to American democracy” and vows to beat the rap.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 17, 2023
But Gotti beat the rap, and the big case became a huge defeat.
From Washington Post • Jul. 8, 2022
Dame D.O.L.L.A., is trying to beat the rap against athlete rappers.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 9, 2019
He beat the rap on a technical kink.
From Death Points a Finger by Levinrew, Will
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