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"In our adversarial criminal justice system, by pleading not guilty, the defendant is necessarily challenging the complainer's version of events," said the ruling.

This success marks a stunning turnaround: In December 2024, he was sentenced to 23 months in prison after pleading guilty to possessing weapons as a felon.

Officials are pleading with citizens to conserve water as the crisis deepens.

Smith put a thunderous swing on it, pleading for the ball to clear the fence.

After the first two lions were euthanised, Ms Vallance shared a second statement, where she acknowledged significant backlash from the public, many of whom were pleading for the remaining five lions to be relocated.