magistrates
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In November 2024, a judge sitting with two magistrates allowed the singer's appeal against a conviction for threatening a member of aircraft crew, but rejected his appeal against the assault conviction.
From BBC ● Jul. 14, 2026
Freymond, who had been accused by a number of former clients of siphoning away their assets, was questioned by French investigating magistrates in July 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
The CSM said magistrates, who in the French system direct police in the conduct of a criminal investigation, lacked the financial and manpower resources to do their work correctly.
From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026
Beccuau has assigned five investigating magistrates to comb through the documents released by the Justice Department and gather testimony from potential victims.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 2026
Unlike judges and magistrates, who were automatically permitted access to prisons, members of Parliament had to request permission to visit a prison.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
