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In statements delivered in court on Tuesday, they appeared contrite and emotional when revisiting the murders.

AMMAN, Jordan — The message was contrite but direct.

In the second season, which is on right now, I'm a little more contrite.

Former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez was anything but contrite after being sentenced to 11 years in prison on federal corruption charges Wednesday.

Within the week, the president has morphed from being contrite and apologetic, hoping to avoid impeachment, to brazenly defiant, vowing to fight on as the net closed in on him.