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That a mistrial resulted from an article of clothing worn by an attorney in a courtroom in an attempt to sway a jury panel is highly unusual, the judge said.—Emerson Clarridge
updated February 17, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 Feb. 2026 In the courtroom will be parents and families from across the US who say their children were harmed — or even died — as a result of social media.—Alexandra Banner, CNN Money, 18 Feb. 2026 Many claims end with settlements handled outside the courtroom.—Matt Emma, USA Today, 17 Feb. 2026 McMullen’s path to the courtroom has been unconventional.—Deni Ellis Béchard, Scientific American, 17 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for courtroom