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arraignment

[uh-reyn-muhnt] / əˈreɪn mənt /


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An accused person gives birth at the arraignment.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

The “Toxic” singer is not required to appear in person at Monday’s arraignment because the charge is a misdemeanor.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

Daniel Moreno-Gama is scheduled to hear those charges at an arraignment on Tuesday afternoon.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

Lemon pleaded not guilty to the charges at his February arraignment, as people congregated outside the courthouse to protest the case.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

The last time Cole had seen him, the judge had been wearing a black robe at the arraignment hearing in juvenile court when Cole first pleaded guilty.

From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen




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