The phrase "assertion that he acted" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when discussing someone's claim or statement regarding their actions or behavior.
Example: "The assertion that he acted in self-defense was met with skepticism by the jury."
Alternatives: "claim that he acted" or "statement that he acted".
In the court of public opinion, of course, Wilpon's assertion that he "acted in good faith" while reaping profits that dwarfed industry standards might be interpreted very differently.
Officials said they had confirmed the central elements of Mr. Reyes's account of the earlier crime, including his assertion that he acted alone.
But in those states, a defendant is permitted to present evidence of diminished mental capacity to negate the prosecution's assertion that he acted with criminal intent, an element that it is the state's burden to prove beyond a reasonable doubt.
People briefed on the matter said they expected more cases to be filed as prosecutors and Federal Bureau of Investigation agents, ignoring Mr. Madoff's assertion that he acted alone, continue to focus on Madoff family members and employees.
Mark O'Mara, Zimmerman's lead attorney, claimed the state attorney's office had not produced a single witness to support their assertion that he acted with ill will, spite or hatred when he shot and killed the unarmed Martin, 17, in a confrontation at Sanford's Retreat at Twin Lakes gated community on 26 February last year.
The jury in the trial acquitted him, believing his assertion that he acted in self-defence.
Prosecutors said in court on Monday that there was no such group, apparently contradicting Mr. Breivik's initial assertions that he acted as part of a broader conspiracy.
In July 1997, the second military court sentenced him to 15 years in prison, but reduced that term to five years, saying there had been mitigating factors, including Mr. Priebke's assertion that he had acted under orders.
Regarding assertions that she acted inappropriately after her housemate's murder, Ms. Knox acknowledges that she did behave somewhat oddly: for instance, when she went with the police to the crime scene and put on protective bootees and gloves, she sang out "Ta-dah" and thrust out her arms "like the lead in a musical".
Jurors, believing his lawyers' assertions that he had acted in self-defense, acquitted Mr. Davis of attempted murder, convicting him only of weapons possession.
Conte had reacted angrily this week to Mourinho's assertion that he did not need to act like a "clown" in his technical area, saying: "I think he has to see himself in the past - maybe he was speaking about himself in the past". Speaking after his side's 2-0 FA Cup third-round win over Derby on Friday, Mourinho said the "clown" comments were not directed at Conte.
