defender

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Cross, the deputy public defender representing Escobar, said the new evidence changed the view of the case and how they would have prepared for trial.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

In making his argument to dismiss the case, Samuel Cross, a deputy federal public defender, said he was quoting the judge in calling it “amateur hour at the U.S. attorney’s office.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Amad went down inside the area after Bournemouth defender Adrien Truffert appeared to place two hands on him.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

The referee spoke to both sets of coaching staff, Dutch defender Geertruida and Xhaka before restarting the game.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

Kimutai got past one defender, then a second, then a third.

From "Facing the Lion" by Joseph Lemasolai Lekuton and Herman Viola