But the Toon boss knows the video evidence is clear and he accepts he has a charge to answer.
The FA, as expected, hit the 52-year-old with the charge on Monday afternoon after an incident on the touchline at the KC Stadium on Saturday.
An FA statement said: "Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has been charged in relation to an incident in his side's game against Hull City on March 1, 2014.
"It is alleged that in the 72nd minute of the fixture, Pardew was involved in an incident with a Hull City player that amounted to improper conduct.
"Due to the serious violent and/or aggressive nature of the reported behaviour, this case has been designated as non-standard.
"Pardew has until 6pm on Thursday, March 6 2014 to respond to the charge."
Newcastle have already fined their manager £100,000 and handed him a formal warning but should he admit or be convicted of the offence, he will face further punishment by the FA.
The fact that the matter has been designated "non-standard" means it is out of the ordinary and that there is no precedent for dealing with similar incidents.