a public statement from someone who is clearly guilty that kinda sounds like an apology, but if you look at the content, it's not an apology at all, and often includes direct or indirect denial of guilt and/or a contrary explanation of what really happened.
Politician's unapology after a corruption conviction, "I don't believe in my heart that I did anything wrong, but for the disgrace that my inadvertent actions have brought on this office, I am deeply sorry."
by pizzaf December 5, 2012