argued, claimed, alleged
Tom alegó ser inocente.
Tom claimed to be innocent.
Tom alegó no haber matado a nadie.
Tom claimed he hadn't killed anyone.
Tom alegó ser el hijo de Mary.
Tom claimed to be Mary’s son.
Alegó que te conocía bien.
He claimed that he knew you well.
Tom alegó que mató a Mary en defensa propia.
Tom claimed that he killed Mary in self-defense.