Person wrongly blamed (9)

I believe the answer is:

scapegoat

(Other definitions for scapegoat that I've seen before include "One taking blame for others" , "One blamed for others' wrongdoings" , "Person taking blame for others" , "One blamed for others' mistakes" , "One who bears the blame for others" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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