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Recent Examples of criminal court
In September, a French judge ordered Depardieu stand trial in a criminal court on charges of rape related to accusations by actress Charlotte Arnould.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
Cases are flooding the courts, with hearings in DC’s local criminal court routinely lasting late into the night and federal prosecutors awakened for new cases.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
If so, he’s presumed innocent until proved otherwise, in a criminal court of law.
—Cristian Farias, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
The criminal court judge on Díaz de la Portilla’s case later ordered him not to contact Fortuny or her family at all.
—Joey Flechas, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2025
Cases are flooding the courts, with hearings in DC’s local criminal court routinely lasting late into the night and federal prosecutors awakened for new cases.
—Danya Gainor, CNN Money, 28 Sep. 2025
If so, he’s presumed innocent until proved otherwise, in a criminal court of law.
—Cristian Farias, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025
The criminal court judge on Díaz de la Portilla’s case later ordered him not to contact Fortuny or her family at all.
—Joey Flechas, Miami Herald, 8 Sep. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for criminal court
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The case raises major constitutional questions about the use of federal military personnel in civilian law enforcement and the judiciary’s role in checking presidential power, as underscored by recent federal rulings and statements from both sides of the dispute .—
James Bickerton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Oct. 2025
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Iran’s judiciary spokesperson Asghar Jahangir said on Tuesday that accusations against Esfandyari were baseless and that France had refused to release her temporarily on bail.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
14 Oct. 2025
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The court announcements come as the high court prepares for arguments in several high-profile cases.—
Bart Jansen,
USA Today,
21 Oct. 2025
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With its Monday orders list, the high court also agreed to hear cases involving civil claims in bankruptcy filings and whether delivery drivers who move goods that cross borders, but do not transport across borders themselves, are considered engaged in foreign or interstate commerce.—
Jack Birle,
The Washington Examiner,
20 Oct. 2025
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In those states, litigants appeal directly to the state supreme court.—
Chris Ramirez,
jsonline.com,
6 Oct. 2025
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As of Friday afternoon, a review of the case’s docket did not indicate that the department had appealed the case to the state supreme court.—
William Melhado,
Sacbee.com,
19 Sep. 2025
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In a tribunal hearing in December 2024 that upheld an earlier decision to bar Yang from the UK, it was revealed that Yang was authorized to act on Prince Andrew’s behalf during business meetings with potential Chinese investors in the UK.—
Max Foster,
CNN Money,
17 Oct. 2025
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The party thus plays out as a high-stakes tribunal on which George’s career and Hedda’s comfort depend.—
Richard Brody,
New Yorker,
17 Oct. 2025
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In South Korea, these were the press, judicature, and religious organizations.—
Lutz Finger,
Forbes,
6 May 2021
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Mowitz’s estranged wife, Jillian Green, testified during a June 16 deposition amid their divorce, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.—
Sarah Jones,
PEOPLE,
23 Oct. 2025
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A lot of the Raptors’ intention in the half-court was devoted to getting Ingram the basketball — not a surprise given his skills.—
Eric Koreen,
New York Times,
23 Oct. 2025
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How effectively Slot uses his bench — this feels like a game where Wirtz could be a ‘finisher’ — could be the difference.—
Carl Anka,
New York Times,
19 Oct. 2025
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Second row seating is available in captain’s chairs or a 60-40 split-folding bench.—
James Raia,
Mercury News,
19 Oct. 2025
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“Criminal court.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criminal%20court. Accessed 27 Oct. 2025.
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