An individual or group blamed for wrongs that were not of their doing is called a:

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A scapegoat is an individual or group that is blamed for something they did not do as a means of deflecting blame or responsibility from another individual or group. This can be used as a tool of discrimination and prejudice. Stereotypes, victims, and minority groups can also experience discrimination and prejudice, but they are not specifically defined as being blamed for wrongs they did not do.

An Individual or Group Blamed for Wrongs That Were Not