defendant
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A defendant representing himself who called his own father as a character witness.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026
The jury has reached its decision: the defendant must sell the team.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026
On Tuesday, a psychological expert testified that the defendant displayed no evidence of a psychotic disorder, that he was intelligent, "controls what he says" and shows "few emotions".
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
By 15 March, Generalen was messaging Natland, the court heard, with the defendant then messaging his girlfriend to say he was "going on a crazy mission".
From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026
Whether a good plea deal is offered to a defendant is entirely up to the prosecutor.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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