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
All seven men spoke only to confirm their names when they appeared before magistrates in Norwich earlier.
From BBC ● May 22, 2026
For the previous two years, her visits had been stymied by local magistrates and by the repeated bannings that prevented her from traveling.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
