on trial

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The defendants on trial in France have been charged with criminal conspiracy and intent to commit an offence, while some of them are also charged with theft of an exhibited cultural object.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Before he won the presidency, Mr. Lee was on trial for allegedly funneling $8 million in secret funds to the North.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

His brother, David, goes on trial on Thursday along with 10 other defendants on charges of influence-peddling which he denies.

From BBC • May 27, 2026

Shaquille Sutherland and Tahjin Sommersall, who were also on trial for their alleged involvement in the attack, were cleared of any wrongdoing.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

There was no evidence against James Kantor; he was not even a member of our organization and should not have been on trial at all.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela