The phrase "innocent people" refers to individuals who haven't done anything wrong or harmed others. They are blameless and should not be punished, hurt, or held responsible for any wrongdoing. Full definition
Any failure in that responsibility puts the well - being of innocent people in serious jeopardy. (fararlawgroup.com)
How can you believe the words of a man who kills innocent people? (religion.blogs.cnn.com)
Our commitment to the rights of our innocent suspect does have a cost: suffering imposed on other innocent people who are no more guilty than our wrongly accused person. (firstthings.com)