magistrates
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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
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
At Mqhekezweni I had met many white traders and government officials, including magistrates and police officers.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
