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Recent Examples of codefendant
Among the 50 codefendants who appeared in court, common denominators were in short supply.
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Gaby Wood, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
In addition, several Durk tracks featuring codefendant Deandre Dontrell Wilson, who raps under the name Deeski, were submitted as evidence by the prosecution.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Once the cash was transported, Clark and another codefendant used a portion of the money to purchase an S-Class Mercedes-Benz and jewelry, according to prosecutors.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 Nov. 2025
Cancel was arrested on Nov. 29, 2023, along with several codefendants.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2025
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Gaby Wood, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2026
In addition, several Durk tracks featuring codefendant Deandre Dontrell Wilson, who raps under the name Deeski, were submitted as evidence by the prosecution.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 3 Feb. 2026
Once the cash was transported, Clark and another codefendant used a portion of the money to purchase an S-Class Mercedes-Benz and jewelry, according to prosecutors.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 20 Nov. 2025
Cancel was arrested on Nov. 29, 2023, along with several codefendants.
—Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 17 July 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for codefendant
Noun
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The University of Kansas Hospital Authority settled with the Noltes shortly before the trial, and District Court Judge Courtney Mikesic approved the confidential settlement on April 13, dismissing KU Med as a defendant.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
29 Apr. 2026
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Tupac’s stepbrother, Maurice Shakur, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against Duane Davis and unnamed defendants, claiming recent developments point to a broader conspiracy behind the rapper’s death.—
Clara Harter,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The plaintiff, identified as Jane Doe, is seeking monetary damages and a jury trial.—
Lexi Nicklaus,
Baltimore Sun,
28 Apr. 2026
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On Monday, Gregory Craig, the attorney for the National Trust, wrote to Assistant Attorney General Breet Shumate, who had urged the plaintiffs to drop the case, citing the events at the Correspondents’ Dinner.—
Ted Johnson,
Deadline,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Codefendant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/codefendant. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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