arraignment
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An accused person gives birth at the arraignment.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
The “Toxic” singer is not required to appear in person at Monday’s arraignment because the charge is a misdemeanor.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
Daniel Moreno-Gama is scheduled to hear those charges at an arraignment on Tuesday afternoon.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
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
She showed up early at Richie’s arraignment the next day and took a seat right behind the defense table.
From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride
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