contempt of court
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Mr Justice Johnson referred the speech to the High Court - and a senior judge in turn ordered that Menon should face contempt of court proceedings.
From BBC • May 12, 2026
She will soon consider if the company should be found in contempt of court.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026
The council applied for contempt of court proceedings in July, citing persistent breaches including vehicles being blockaded, union members stepping in front of moving heavy vehicles and roads being blocked.
From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026
"The Court may investigate the matter and treat the failure to comply as contempt of court," Hamilton added.
From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026
The judge declared Russo in contempt of court and sent him to jail.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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