We investigated the allegations and charges that were made and found them to be baseless,

such allegations are baseless and absurd.

I am convinced that I am innocent. The charges are baseless.

The fact is, the committee's allegations are baseless. Mr. Sevan never took a penny, as he has said from the beginning.

The fact is, the committee's allegations are baseless -- Mr. Sevan never took a penny, as he has said from the beginning. The IIC is and, since the beginning of its efforts, has been on a mission to scapegoat Mr. Sevan in a misguided attempt to spare the United Nations criticism and deflect attention away from the conduct of others.

If these are baseless charges, it'll be OK. On the other hand, if there's something there, and it leads to him having to step out of office, it may be time to do some repair work and that may not have the consequences you would expect,