pleading

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He pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor under the same provision, Section 793, that Mr. Bolton is pleading under as a felony.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The ringleader ended up pleading guilty and being sentenced to more than 10 years in prison; the other three received sentences ranging from 18 months to five years.

From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026

“Are you pleading guilty because you are guilty,” Hsu asked?

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2026

However, on Monday morning at Newry Crown Court the accused was re-arraigned, pleading guilty to both charges.

From BBC • May 11, 2026

She glanced at him, his stubbornly messy hair, that pleading expression on his face.

From "Night Owls" by A.R. Vishny