defendant
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Backed by child protection groups, Marquetty unsuccessfully opposed the closed-door proceedings, arguing that it was "paradoxical" for a defendant accused of isolating his victims to be tried behind closed doors.
From Barron's ● Oct. 5, 2026
Matthew Parris, prosecuting, told the court that the defendant was seen piloting the boat, which was being followed by French authorities.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
One figure that is unavailable in public records is whether any given defendant has started to pay, or has fully paid off, their financial obligations.
From Salon ● Sep. 27, 2026
Santa Clara County prosecutors have won five convictions in the pay-to-play scheme since 2020, and on Monday they secured a plea deal with the final defendant: former Undersheriff Rick Sung.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 22, 2026
No defendant can be compelled to reveal his defense before he is actually in court.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
The music group also said it notified the defendants on Aug. 17 of “the material musical similarities” but that the defendants “continued reproducing, distributing, licensing, publicly performing and commercially exploiting” Dean’s “I’ve Seen It.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
Some of the state defendants will probably claim immunity from suit.
From Slate ● Oct. 1, 2026
"The defendants now have the right to appeal," she told reporters.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
All but one of the defendants appeared in the trial as free men, so following the verdict the court issued six arrest warrants.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
If the magistrate decided there was insufficient evidence, the defendants were discharged.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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