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Mexican authorities had taken Banuelos into custody without incident, but four days later, on July 10, a Mexican magistrate released him.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation sought the public’s help in locating an escaped prisoner who was captured in Mexico last week but was released by a Mexican magistrate.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 17, 2026

US magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick cited Rush's professional career in deciding he was a flight risk.

From BBC ● Jun. 5, 2026

A long-serving magistrate who rammed a woman out of the way while attempting to park in a hospital disabled bay has been given a suspended prison sentence.

From BBC ● May 18, 2026

“Well, I can’t leave now, Gospozha. What if the magistrate decides to come back? I have to be here to defend you.”

From Anya and the Dragon by Sofiya Pasternack

Freymond, who had been accused by a number of former clients of siphoning away their assets, was questioned by French investigating magistrates in July 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026

He and the government find themselves caught between an increasingly incensed public and a justice system whose magistrates and prosecutors refuse to be made scapegoats.

From BBC ● Jun. 9, 2026

Foley, 52, was due before Highbury Corner magistrates on Monday accused of breaching the order, but failed to turn up.

From BBC ● May 18, 2026

Beccuau has assigned five investigating magistrates to comb through the documents released by the Justice Department and gather testimony from potential victims.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 17, 2026

In the latter case, their status is weaker and more dangerous, since they depend entirely upon the will of those citizens who are appointed as magistrates.

From "The Prince" by Niccolò Machiavelli