arraignment
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An accused person gives birth at the arraignment.
From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026
Wang, who admitted to all charges in the plea agreement, is scheduled for arraignment Monday afternoon in downtown Los Angeles.
From Los Angeles Times • May 11, 2026
Her court arraignment is scheduled for next Monday morning, though she is not required to attend in person as it is a minor charge.
From BBC • Apr. 30, 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
Soon after the original arraignment of Smith and Hickock, their advocates appeared before Judge Tate to argue a motion urging comprehensive psychiatric examinations for the accused.
From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote
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