court appearance
noun
: the formal act of going in front of judge to have one's case decided
One man has been convicted of the crime, and two others are awaiting court appearances.
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At a court appearance in March, Combs was seen in a beige-colored jumpsuit, with graying hair and a grey beard, as depicted in courtroom sketches.
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Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
During his first court appearance on Thursday afternoon, Kling did not enter a plea to the charges.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2025
Johnson was scheduled to make his first court appearance Friday.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Mangione’s next New York state court appearance is scheduled for June 26.
—Lorena O'Neil, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2025
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Jenna Sundel, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 May 2025
During his first court appearance on Thursday afternoon, Kling did not enter a plea to the charges.
—Megan Forrester, ABC News, 27 Apr. 2025
Johnson was scheduled to make his first court appearance Friday.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 26 Apr. 2025
Mangione’s next New York state court appearance is scheduled for June 26.
—Lorena O'Neil, Rolling Stone, 25 Apr. 2025
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“Court appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/court%20appearance. Accessed 7 May. 2025.
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