"Shaggy defense" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Shaggy defenses [plural]
Etymology: Coined by Slate writer Josh Levin in 2008 to describe the defense tactics used by singer R. Kelly on trial for child pornography charges. The term refers to reggae musician Shaggy's 2000 single "It Wasn't Me", which narrates a story of shamelessly denying one's infidelity. Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Shaggy defense}} Shaggy defense (plural Shaggy defenses)
  1. (informal) A legal defense strategy in which the defendant categorically denies any involvement. Wikipedia link: It Wasn't Me, Josh Levin, R. Kelly Tags: informal Categories (topical): Law
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