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Three Appeal Court judges rejected David Elias KC's submissions that the sentence was "manifestly excessive".
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
He left a biography of Hölderlin on his desk with this sentence underlined: “Sometimes this genius goes dark and sinks down into the bitter well of his heart.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
They therefore called for a 44-month sentence for this pair.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
In Scorsese’s version, Bowden had been Cady’s defense attorney who, knowing Cady was guilty, had hidden evidence about the victim’s promiscuity to ensure a conviction and long sentence.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
After three hours of back-and-forth debate, Kennedy stopped talking in the middle of a sentence, opened the door to the Rose Garden, and walked out.
From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin
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