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On Fritz's last match point, Shelton converted a volley to get back to deuce and went on to hold serve with a backhand volley into the open court with both players at the net.
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ABC News, 15 Feb. 2026
That includes explaining decisions clearly in open court, applying the law impartially, and upholding the highest standards of judicial ethics.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
At the sentencing hearing Thursday, Massey's family could give statements in open court, as could Grayson himself.
—Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
The attorneys didn’t provide information in open court about the dollar value or other terms of the settlement but said paperwork should be filed with the court by the end of the week.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
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ABC News, 15 Feb. 2026
That includes explaining decisions clearly in open court, applying the law impartially, and upholding the highest standards of judicial ethics.
—Charlotte Observer, 13 Feb. 2026
At the sentencing hearing Thursday, Massey's family could give statements in open court, as could Grayson himself.
—Shardaa Gray, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026
The attorneys didn’t provide information in open court about the dollar value or other terms of the settlement but said paperwork should be filed with the court by the end of the week.
—Bloomberg, Mercury News, 21 Jan. 2026
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“Open court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20court. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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