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Also in a plea agreement with the district attorney’s office, codefendant Kaylen Atkins on March 21 pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to 23 years in prison.
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Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2025
Shots came from inside the car Surveillance video from the recording studio in Fort Lauderdale captured codefendant Henry, Williams, Thomas and Melly hopping into the Jeep.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
According to Pierre's arrest affidavit, when Dominguez and the other victims in the case were leaving the club, the driver pulled the car around and parked behind the vehicle of Pierre's codefendant in the case.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Feb. 2025
The jury is set to resume deliberations Monday at the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain in Chicago.
—Jim Talamonti | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Feb. 2025
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Emerson Clarridge, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 May 2025
Shots came from inside the car Surveillance video from the recording studio in Fort Lauderdale captured codefendant Henry, Williams, Thomas and Melly hopping into the Jeep.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 12 May 2025
According to Pierre's arrest affidavit, when Dominguez and the other victims in the case were leaving the club, the driver pulled the car around and parked behind the vehicle of Pierre's codefendant in the case.
—Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 27 Feb. 2025
The jury is set to resume deliberations Monday at the corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan and codefendant Michael McClain in Chicago.
—Jim Talamonti | The Center Square Contributor, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for codefendant
Noun
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In footage of actual bail hearings, judges are harsh and dismissive, even as defendants ask about the legal jargon being used to determine their fate.—
The New Yorker,
New Yorker,
8 Oct. 2025
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In capital cases, defense teams typically begin mitigation work immediately, Spencer said, gathering background information that could humanize the defendant if the case reaches sentencing.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
8 Oct. 2025
Noun
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One plaintiff claimed their debit card was allegedly used for $80 in fraudulent charges.—
Chase Jordan
October 2,
Charlotte Observer,
2 Oct. 2025
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Even if a manufacturer vanishes or declares bankruptcy, the law allows plaintiffs to pursue damages from retailers and distributors who put the product into commerce.—
David Hudnall,
Kansas City Star,
2 Oct. 2025
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“Codefendant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/codefendant. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.
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