appealed

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In a statement released shortly afterwards on the Facebook page of a local politician, the victim's family appealed for calm.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

A California Court of Appeals upheld her conviction, and she has appealed to the state Supreme Court.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

Florsheim, who is now represented by lawyers from the nonprofit Midwest Environmental Advocates, has appealed his case to a higher court.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

Henry Nowak's father, Mark, had appealed for calm in a statement outside the court following the sentencing, saying: "We do not want his death to be used to create further division, hatred or tension."

From BBC • Jun. 7, 2026

There he stopped and, with a look, appealed to the Hessians.

From "The Fighting Ground" by Avi