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Judge Geoffrey Howard set the competency trial for Mullen after the defense declared doubt in his ability to understand the charges and the legal proceedings.
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Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
The appearance kicks off what is likely to be months of legal proceedings in the lead-up to a potential criminal trial.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
In mid-November, a coalition of thousands of French retailers initiated legal proceedings against Shein after accusing it of unfair competition.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2025
Her interest deepened, though, as the political stakes developed and potentially complicated the legal proceedings.
—Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 23 Dec. 2025
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Cameron MacDonald, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026
The appearance kicks off what is likely to be months of legal proceedings in the lead-up to a potential criminal trial.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
In mid-November, a coalition of thousands of French retailers initiated legal proceedings against Shein after accusing it of unfair competition.
—Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 31 Dec. 2025
Her interest deepened, though, as the political stakes developed and potentially complicated the legal proceedings.
—Dan Adler, Vanity Fair, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Legal proceedings.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/legal%20proceedings. Accessed 21 Jan. 2026.
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