enter a plea
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A court official said Gibbs-White did not enter a plea or mitigation, and was sentenced behind closed doors under the fast-track Single Justice Procedure.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
Jonathan Hanson, who lived at the home, also was arraigned on Tuesday and did not enter a plea, Sean Webby, a spokesman for the district attorney’s office, said in an email.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 14, 2026
Oakley was not asked to enter a plea during the hearing as Chief Magistrate Paul Goldspring sent the case to the Old Bailey.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
Akram, 24, has made a series of short court appearances but is yet to enter a plea to the charges.
From BBC ● Jun. 10, 2026
The judge rapped for order and asked, “Is the defendant ready to enter a plea to this indictment?”
From "Native Son" by Richard Wright
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