arraignment

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Lemon pleaded not guilty to the charges at his February arraignment, as people congregated outside the courthouse to protest the case.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Attorney Douglas Duncan appeared in Martin County, Fla., court Tuesday, waived arraignment on Woods’ behalf, entered not guilty pleas on the two misdemeanor charges and requested a trial by jury.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

He is set to appear for an arraignment on the charges on April 23 in Stuart, Florida.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

He wore a brown jail jumpsuit during the arraignment.

From BBC • Feb. 23, 2026

A veteran, he approached this stage of the process, the arraignment, with efficiency.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel