arraignment
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At her arraignment in Queens, Blair's attorney Shawn Barnes asked the judge for leniency.
From BBC ● Oct. 13, 2026
After the arraignment, a swarm of reporters gathered around Light.
From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026
Flores had pleaded not guilty at his arraignment in a downtown courtroom last week, with a team of high-powered lawyers in tow.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
The D.A.’s decision to release such information before the arraignment and then issue a press release amounted to a “publicity stunt,” Jackson said in the filing.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
She showed up early at Richie’s arraignment the next day and took a seat right behind the defense table.
From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride
Both men entered pleas of not guilty at their arraignments but have indicated to the court they will enter guilty pleas at hearings set for April 27, according to court records.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
Students who were arrested said they attended arraignments earlier this year, although no charges have been filed.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 2, 2024
The two men have arraignments set for Feb. 28.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 15, 2024
Both suspects, who were arrested separately last week, pleaded not guilty at their arraignments.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 11, 2023
There are many arraignments of our American schools, whether public or private; and there are many persons who shake their heads over our American school-children.
From The American Child by Elizabeth McCracken
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