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Asked if she felt the controversy had tainted her record, Harila said “of course,” but did not elaborate.

From Washington Times • Aug. 13, 2023

There was concern the publicity surrounding the podcast would have prejudiced potential jurors, and had tainted witness testimonies.

From BBC • Aug. 31, 2022

The raw emotion had tainted the jury pool, she said.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 11, 2022

Pepe’s defense attorney contended that the relationship between ICE Special Agent Gary J. Phillips and the interpreter had tainted the girls’ testimony.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2022

So, under the gaze of a thousand meerkats, I soaked, allowing fresh water to dissolve every salt crystal that had tainted me.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel