I would say C along with validation this helps you to avoid plagiarism.
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Answer: D
It should be contradict. The sentence "As much as he tried to contradict the evidence, it was clear he was the thief" gives more clarity and emphasis to the previous sentence of "he tried to deny that the backpack filled with stolen jewelry found beside his car was his."
The act of charging a tax is also known as "levying" a tax. Hope this helps.
