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[plee] / pli /




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Masemola, who was also not asked to enter a plea, is the only who has not been charged with corruption.

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Chatrie entered a conditional guilty plea, but the Supreme Court will hear his appeal on April 27.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 19, 2026

Danette Meyers said Tuesday’s plea means Heaps will be eligible for parole in 2028 with time served.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026

US President Donald Trump told reporters Sunday that he is "not a big fan" of Pope Leo XIV, after the global leader of Catholics made a plea for peace.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

One might imagine that a criminal defendant, when brought before the judge—or when meeting with his attorney for the first time—would be told of the consequences of a guilty plea or conviction.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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