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homicide

[hom-uh-sahyd, hoh-muh-] / ˈhɒm əˌsaɪd, ˈhoʊ mə- /


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"Dealing with homicide cases in the modern day is very, very different," he said.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

"The homicide theory does not hold up," said his lawyer, Cristóbal Martell.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

Jonathan’s legal team say he is innocent and that the homicide allegation is unfounded.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

But in January 1977, after four days of testimony and 3½ hours of deliberations, Longet was acquitted of the felony charge and convicted of a misdemeanor charge of negligent homicide.

From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026

Dr. Spitz testified for the defense that he would “absolutely not” declare a live birth, let alone a homicide, under the circumstances of this case.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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