defense counsel

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In declaring that defense counsel did not waive her argument, Kagan’s questions returned repeatedly to that point.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2026

The former Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain player's defense counsel submitted a technical report stating that water quality in the region on the date of the alleged spill was within acceptable limits.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

After Sean “Diddy” Combs was convicted in July of prostitution-related charges, his criminal defense counsel sought to hire people close to Trump to advocate for clemency.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

Although homicide detectives said they turned in their notes on the case to the prosecutor and defense counsel, neither the district attorney’s file nor that of the Sheriff’s Department contained proof the files were shared.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 15, 2025

On April 26, Duma Nokwe, the first African advocate in the Transvaal, rose in court and made the sensational announcement that the accused were instructing defense counsel to withdraw from the case.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela