Despite his defense, Panoussis lost the case on the issue of copyright infringement.

Despite Enid's defense, Lucy felt rather mortified by her actions.

In 1893, one Sarah Edwards was fined $10 for killing five cats, despite her defense that she had a right to do so.

Eight of the policemen were tried and convicted, despite their defense that they were merely following orders.

Despite its tenacious defense, the team lost in the first round each time it made the playoffs.

They were later convicted of murder, despite their claimed defense of necessity.

Despite his strong defense of immigrants today, Mr. Clinton has called for a crackdown on illegal immigration at the border.

Despite its defense of the new designs, it is clear that BMW has taken the criticism to heart.

Despite his defense, he and Wilson were both fined $10.

Despite his defense of the arrangement, he agreed to assume a number of the costs, including the carrying charges on the New York apartment.