defendant
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The mechanics were straightforward: Set bail at an amount the defendant cannot pay and the result is the same as ordering detention outright.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Super Micro was not named as a defendant in the case and has said it is cooperating with the government, while launching its own investigation into the matter.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
Although the agency is a defendant, it didn’t bother to defend the case on the merits, relying instead on procedural challenges.
From Slate • May 4, 2026
The judge said she "couldn't separate out those charges" and she was "satisfied that the defendant could be linked to all the charges".
From BBC • May 2, 2026
One “Benjamin Wozniacki” was listed as the defendant.
From "The Wrong Way Home" by Kate O’Shaughnessy
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