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Recent Examples of criminal court
But while the civil court found the war crimes allegations were mostly proven on a balance of probabilities, the war crime murder charges would have to be proved in a criminal court to a higher standard of beyond reasonable doubt.
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ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Jayne Weintraub, the reality TV personality's legal counsel, said in a statement shared with USA TODAY on April 15, that the matter is part of a contentious divorce proceeding that does not belong in criminal court.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
But while the civil court found the war crimes allegations were mostly proved on a balance of probabilities, the new charges would have to be proved in a criminal court to a higher standard of beyond reasonable doubt.
—CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
If there are no charges, you are not required to present yourself in criminal court.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
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ABC News, 17 Apr. 2026
Jayne Weintraub, the reality TV personality's legal counsel, said in a statement shared with USA TODAY on April 15, that the matter is part of a contentious divorce proceeding that does not belong in criminal court.
—Anthony Robledo, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
But while the civil court found the war crimes allegations were mostly proved on a balance of probabilities, the new charges would have to be proved in a criminal court to a higher standard of beyond reasonable doubt.
—CBS News, 7 Apr. 2026
If there are no charges, you are not required to present yourself in criminal court.
—Kevin Rennie, Hartford Courant, 4 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for criminal court
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He was offered bail at 5,000 Singapore dollars (about $3,920), according to the Singapore judiciary site.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
28 Apr. 2026
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But this focus on reforming the judiciary, combined with the politics of the period, meant that comparatively little attention was paid to the other two branches of government—and, in particular, to the slide toward rule by presidential fiat.—
Gregg Nunziata,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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The Georgia Democrat pointed to changes to the Voting Rights Act in recent decades, including when the high court in 2013 struck down a formula for states to get preclearance from the federal government before instituting voting procedure changes under Section 5.—
Kaia Hubbard,
CBS News,
3 May 2026
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The high court’s decision narrowed the scope of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, ruling that congressional district boundaries that rely too much on race are unconstitutional.—
Jeffrey Schweers,
The Orlando Sentinel,
3 May 2026
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Other impacts There could be ramifications sooner than 2028 for state legislative maps that include state house, state senate and state supreme court districts, potentially impacting who voters -- including minority voters -- are represented by in their statehouses and state courts.—
Oren Oppenheim,
ABC News,
1 May 2026
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The state supreme court's decision, however, did not hinge on SB21.—
Garrett Downs,
CNBC,
1 May 2026
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The accusations paralleled those against Crasso in the Vatican tribunal.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
30 Apr. 2026
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The wounds and humiliations of private life can rarely be redressed by law; literature offers a parallel tribunal in which those hurts are litigated and, if possible, imaginatively overcome.—
Charlie Tyson,
The Atlantic,
27 Apr. 2026
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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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The court rejected the argument, concluding that a prospective rate hearing — unlike that on the response time — would be considered contested and the utility would have the opportunity to challenge the finding of imprudence then.—
Edmund H. Mahony,
Hartford Courant,
29 Apr. 2026
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The court struck down that portion of the legislation, a move that infuriated Cindy's family.—
Amanda Lee Myers,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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The Crozier hit was a clear momentum changer, igniting the Tampa bench.—
Arpon Basu,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Boston’s 56-38 halftime lead was primarily fueled by bench scoring — its reserves outscored Philly’s 32-9 over the first two quarters — and dominant work on the glass.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
27 Apr. 2026
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“Criminal court.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/criminal%20court. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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