magistrate
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Mackay, who the court heard had served for 20 years as a magistrate in the family courts, stood trial in April and was convicted of dangerous driving.
From BBC • May 18, 2026
The magistrate determined that he should be transferred to the Colombo prison hospital.
From BBC • May 9, 2026
In court documents tied to a different case, in October 2025, a magistrate judge mentioned “an unrelated white-collar investigation involving the Governor of Puerto Rico.”
From Salon • May 6, 2026
When it comes to immigration enforcement and schools, “when presented with a valid warrant signed by a federal judge or magistrate, school officials are obligated to comply and not to interfere,” Mattammal said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
As she reached for the handle, the door swung in, and the magistrate jerked to a stop when he saw her.
From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack
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