stand trial
phrase
: to be on trial in a court of law
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The Michigan parents charged with murder and torture following the death of their morbidly obese 7-year-old son will be evaluated for their competency to stand trial.
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Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
The six defendants who did not stand trial had pleaded guilty to providing material support to terrorists.
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Jamie Stengle,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Missouri law states that juveniles must be 12 years or older to be certified to stand trial as adults, so the 10-year-old will most likely be charged as a juvenile, according to the Post-Dispatch.
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Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
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Meredith Deliso,
ABC News,
2 July 2026
The six defendants who did not stand trial had pleaded guilty to providing material support to terrorists.
—
Jamie Stengle,
Los Angeles Times,
1 July 2026
Missouri law states that juveniles must be 12 years or older to be certified to stand trial as adults, so the 10-year-old will most likely be charged as a juvenile, according to the Post-Dispatch.
—
Charlotte Phillipp,
PEOPLE,
28 June 2026
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“Stand trial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/stand%20trial. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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