McKinney would submit and the court accepted an Alford plea.

Rajneesh himself was accused of immigration violations, to which he entered an Alford plea.

Another reason for defendants to enter an Alford plea is that it allows them to maintain their innocence in other settings.

He concluded: "The thing that seemed logical, the only safe harbor, was the Alford plea."

Jackson took an Alford plea in 1977 on a charge of manslaughter, and his sentence was suspended.

Each man then entered an Alford plea to lesser charges of first and second degree murder while verbally stating their innocence.

Rajneesh entered an Alford plea and was given a suspended sentence on condition that he leave the country.

They gave "Alford pleas" in exchange for time served and were allowed to walk free.

Under an Alford plea, the accused is not necessarily admitting his guilt.

Green agreed to place an Alford plea of "no contest".