defendant

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They acknowledge that if a defendant fights one of McConaughey’s trademark claims, the outcome is uncertain.

From The Wall Street Journal

The departures include Joe Thompson, a former acting U.S. attorney for the office who had been leading a sprawling welfare-fraud investigation that has resulted in the convictions of roughly 60 defendants, mostly of Somali descent.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Ultimately, he would still be alive if it was not for the grossly negligent behaviour of the defendant," the barrister said.

From BBC

The defendants at first said they were ill.

From BBC

A verdict and sentencing for Yoon and the other defendants, if they are convicted, is expected at a later date - widely expected to be in February.

From BBC