contempt of court
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She will soon consider if the company should be found in contempt of court.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
Lawyers for the organisation, which puts on one of the UK's largest annual pride events, accused Joell-Deshields of two counts of contempt of court for failing to comply with the order.
From BBC • Jan. 13, 2026
Jacob Zuma was jailed for contempt of court for refusing to take part in an inquiry into allegations of corruption during his presidency that led to his sacking.
From BBC • Nov. 24, 2025
She defied court orders to issue the licenses until a federal judge jailed her for contempt of court in September 2015.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2025
Instead of citing them for contempt of court, the magistrate would then pose the questions they would not answer from me.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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