petitioner

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Federal habeas corpus petitions attack the conviction and open up the possibility of compensation if the petitioner can demonstrate their innocence.

From Slate • May 29, 2026

The petitioner, listed as the Los Angeles Turf Club, seeks that the 3X3 wager be deemed legal for concluded races as it is with live races.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 20, 2026

The petitioner on Tuesday is First Choice, which runs five pro-life pregnancy centers.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 1, 2025

Two years later, the court dismissed the petition, directing the petitioner to approach the committee handling transfers of wild animals by zoos.

From BBC • Sep. 19, 2025

In all but one, the government was the petitioner.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander