proceedings

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A number of recent legal proceedings have laid bare the extent to which the Justice companies may have knowingly violated environmental laws, a key threshold for bringing a criminal matter.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

Lady Donaldson faces a trial of the facts after she was previously deemed unfit to face a conventional trial on mental health grounds, and is therefore not participating in proceedings.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Midway through the proceedings, one of Paul’s friends stands up.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

The mayor said Friday that she planned to seize the 10-acre parcel of land housing the fuel depot through eminent-domain proceedings, escalating a conflict that has drawn in some of Miami’s most powerful economic players.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

Sometimes, people said, Fazlullah arrived at the proceedings, galloping in on a black horse.

From "Malala: The Girl Who Stood Up for Education and Changed the World" by Malala Yousafzai