codefendant
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of codefendant
Example Sentences
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In his filing, Schleifer said he was fired on the basis of “smears, which originated with and were promoted by Mr. Wiederhorn, his defense team, and that of his codefendant FAT Brands, Inc.”
From Los Angeles Times • May 3, 2025
Working with the government is Jose Uribe, another New Jersey businessman and former codefendant, who took a deal to share his testimony.
From Salon • May 15, 2024
Testifying in the trial of three Tacoma officers charged with killing Ellis in 2020, Rankine cried at times, presenting a contrast to his codefendant, Officer Matthew Collins, who spoke stoically over two days of testimony.
From Seattle Times • Dec. 5, 2023
Willis initially requested a trial date in March 2024, but after codefendant Kenneth Chesebro filed a motion for a speedy trial, she bumped up her date up to Oct.
From Slate • Aug. 24, 2023
Embitted, there was no warmth in Copeland for his older codefendant and jinx.
From Comet's Burial by Gallun, Raymond Z.
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