All six defendants have denied charges of conspiracy to murder.

Things are more difficult when the defendant denies actual knowledge.

The defendants deny the claims of fraud, saying that poor judgment may have been used.

The settlement was reached out of court, with all defendants denying liability.

The defendants, who are all on restricted duty, deny the charges.

She is making both arguments, and the defendants are denying them.

All the defendants have denied any link between the dump and the residents' health problems.

The defendants have denied that they took part in the killings.

The defendants deny that any of their actions were illegal.

The defendants deny that they were involved in the fire.