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complainant

[kuhm-pley-nuhnt] / kəmˈpleɪ nənt /
NOUN
filer of court complaint
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The barrister told the jury that Complainant A knew "this would not be a normal case" because of who Sir Jeffrey was.

From BBC • Jun. 16, 2026

In evidence, Complainant B stated he had apologised to her – but Sir Jeffrey has claimed he was saying sorry if he had ever made her feel "uncomfortable" about him.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Walsh also asked the defendant about evidence, previously heard in court, that Complainant B had disclosed allegations to the Hoys' daughter, Claire Selfridge, when the two women were in their teens.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Prosecution lawyer Rosemary Walsh KC asked Sir Jeffrey about a meeting he had with Complainant B at the Christian Family Centre in Armoy in the late 1990s.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

Complainant sheweth, on the oath of your petitioner, Evan Reignolds, of St. Catherine’s, Co.

From A History of Horncastle from the earliest period to the present time by Walter, James Conway




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