Blamed defendant (7)
I believe the answer is:
accused
This clue is a double definition.
'blamed' is the first definition.
(I've seen this before)
'defendant' is the second definition.
(synonyms)
(Other definitions for accused that I've seen before include "Incriminated" , "Charged with a crime" , "Charged with an offence" , "Indicted" , "One tried" .)