court appearance
noun
: the formal act of going in front of judge to have one's case decided
One man has been convicted of the crime, and two others are awaiting court appearances.
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Melvin, who made his initial court appearance in court on Tuesday, June 30, was booked into jail and is currently being held on $12,000 bond.
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Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
The couple of daredevils who scaled the Empire State Building in New York City were released from custody under supervision after a court appearance on July 2, prosecutors said.
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Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Jail records show both men waived their first court appearance on Wednesday.
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Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Connie Graham was denied bond during her first court appearance.
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Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
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Kimberlee Speakman,
PEOPLE,
3 July 2026
The couple of daredevils who scaled the Empire State Building in New York City were released from custody under supervision after a court appearance on July 2, prosecutors said.
—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
2 July 2026
Jail records show both men waived their first court appearance on Wednesday.
—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
1 July 2026
Connie Graham was denied bond during her first court appearance.
—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
30 June 2026
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“Court appearance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/court%20appearance. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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