plea
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Akram, 24, has made a series of short court appearances but is yet to enter a plea to the charges.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The court took into account McGovern's guilty plea when deciding how many years McGovern should serve in prison.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
“Today’s guilty plea demonstrates our commitment to holding those accountable who endanger the safety of our federal personnel,” First Assitant U.S.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
However, the court decided to impose the same sentence on all three, regardless of the plea bargain.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
Moss stood beside Ernest and pronounced, “Mr. Burkhart wishes to withdraw his plea of not guilty and enter a plea of guilty.”
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
Vocabulary lists containing plea
"Sympathy" by Paul Laurence Dunbar
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The Judicial System
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