pleading

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Refugio Manuel Jimenez Jr. was sentenced to a year in county jail and two years of probation and community service after pleading guilty to involuntary manslaughter in the death of the firefighter.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

The ringleader ended up pleading guilty and being sentenced to more than 10 years in prison; the other three received sentences ranging from 18 months to five years.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

Borel, the sommelier, recalled Ray pleading with him to let her go after she was stopped at his inn, claiming that Krndija had been holding her against her will.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Liberal Party Senator Jacinta Nampijinpa Price said Kumanjayi Little Baby was a relative of hers, and broke down in Parliament, pleading for an "honest conversation" about the failures of child protection.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

Dad, his eyes pleading, his voice calm, says, “Isabella, please take my hand. Please.”

From "Blended" by Sharon M. Draper