magistrate
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Bonta questioned whether Bianco had concealed information from the magistrate judge who approved the warrants, including details from the registrar’s analysis of the citizen group’s allegations.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 23, 2026
The magistrate denied them bail, according to their lawyer.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 22, 2026
Sri Lankan authorities have begun an inquest into the deaths of the sailors at the southern port city of Galle while the chief magistrate Sameera Dodangoda has ordered autopsies.
From Barron's • Mar. 5, 2026
The magistrate said: "You've shown complete disregard of the entire process, and it would be wholly unsuitable to put you back into the community at this time."
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
Prompted by the constable’s elbow, Kit got to her feet and moved haltingly across the room to stand facing the magistrate across the table.
From "The Witch of Blackbird Pond" by Elizabeth George Speare
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