in contempt of
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A farmer found in contempt of court for failing to remove a "hidden house" inside a barn has said the council that took legal action against her showed "no compassion".
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
The judge has said he would decide on another day whether he would hold Homeland Security officials in contempt of court.
From BBC • May 21, 2025
Huntsman, the inspector general, said there are plenty of additional steps Bonta could take after four years of noncompliance, including trying to have county officials held in contempt of court.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2025
Fine was held in contempt of court and ordered to attend anger management courses late last year after he made obscene gestures at a judge.
From Salon • Apr. 2, 2025
Cheesethief spat upon the ground in contempt of Killconey, knowing there was not much chance of promotion for himself.
From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques
