convict

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Cue the “Perry Mason” theme, except this jury voted to convict.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2026

Still, the government’s case was enough to convince a jury to convict Hernández after just over eight hours of deliberations, and in June 2024 he was sentenced to 45 years in federal prison.

From Salon • Feb. 19, 2026

I play Dana Berg, a feared government prosecutor attempting to convict attorney Mickey Haller, played by Manuel Garcia-Rulfo.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 17, 2026

It was their evidence in court that helped to convict him.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

“So,” said my convict, turning his eyes on Joe in a moody manner, and without the least glance at me,—“so you’re the blacksmith, are you? Than I’m sorry to say, I’ve eat your pie.”

From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens