plea
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Kellen has been described as an "assistant" to Epstein and was named as a possible "co-conspirator" when he made a plea deal before being jailed.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
He wrapped up this speech with a plea for kindness and empathy.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026
Because of Tom Jr's sudden guilty plea, Kow Mensah and two other Ghanian men – Gershon Norvivor and Kojo Attah – did not get the opportunity to testify.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
However, the court decided to impose the same sentence on all three, regardless of the plea bargain.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Mrs. Colbey rejected the State's offer of a plea agreement, pursuant to which she would have gone to prison for eighteen years, because she was adamant that she had done nothing wrong.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
Vocabulary lists containing plea
"Sympathy" by Paul Laurence Dunbar
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