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verdict

[vur-dikt] / ˈvɜr dɪkt /


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In 2023, the Riverside County district attorney’s office achieved a guilty verdict in the state’s first fentanyl-related homicide jury trial, which also resulted in a sentence of 15 years to life.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 25, 2026

Speaking to the BBC after the verdict, David, the Singaporean parent whom we interviewed previously, said he wanted both governments to make a decision soon.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

The judge who gave the initial verdict in March ruled that Kwon had known the baby would be born alive through Caesarean section.

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

The federal district judge threw out the verdict, a decision Rivero is appealing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 22, 2026

“Miss Lumley, I am afraid that legal problems are never as simple as they may first appear. Before I render a verdict, let me consult my colleagues.”

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

Friday's not guilty verdicts have been "gutting", said Sara.

From BBC Jul. 5, 2026

When the not-guilty verdicts were read out, the trio made little or no reaction, according to BBC News.

From Barron's Jul. 3, 2026

It took the judge more than four hours to read out the verdicts and the reasons behind her conclusions.

From BBC Jul. 3, 2026

In 2024, the city paid out $289 million in settlements and jury verdicts.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 2, 2026

“Karen Gievers has several kids who won very large verdicts but are virtually homeless because they couldn’t collect,” Gay said.

From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter




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