confession

Example Sentences

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The case had remained unsolved until he pleaded guilty at the Old Bailey on Monday, in what was a shock confession as audible gasps were heard throughout the court.

From BBC

He had confessed, and the confession had been rejected.

From Literature

White said there was an "inability on the part of the claimants to evidence these so-called confessions" by Portley-Hanks.

From BBC

The other scintillating confession comes in the back of an SUV when Ratner drags it out of Melania that her favorite musician is Michael Jackson.

From Los Angeles Times

"These false confessions are routinely used as the sole evidence to convict, including in capital cases where the death penalty may be imposed," it added.

From Barron's