Answer: alleging

AnswerCrossword Clue
ALLEGINGClaiming without proof
ALLEGINGHolding to be true
ALLEGINGAsserting without proof
allegingClaim or assert that someone has done something illegal or wrong, typically without proof that this is the case
allegingSuppose or affirm to be the case
allegingALLEGE, to assert without proof