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The verdict in Aachen was delivered in open court, but most of the trial was held behind closed doors to protect the victim's privacy, the court said previously.
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Reuters, NBC news, 19 Dec. 2025
Farber questioned these jurors in open court and also brought them back into chambers to continue questioning.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 19 Dec. 2025
That led to a federal use-of-force lawsuit, testimony in open court, and hours of depositions.
—Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
The 911 call from the McDonald's and police bodycam footage from his arrest and interrogation have been played in open court.
—Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
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Reuters, NBC news, 19 Dec. 2025
Farber questioned these jurors in open court and also brought them back into chambers to continue questioning.
—Caitlin Huston, HollywoodReporter, 19 Dec. 2025
That led to a federal use-of-force lawsuit, testimony in open court, and hours of depositions.
—Sabrina Franza, CBS News, 16 Dec. 2025
The 911 call from the McDonald's and police bodycam footage from his arrest and interrogation have been played in open court.
—Ben Brachfeld, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for open court
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“Open court.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20court. Accessed 1 Jan. 2026.
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