This trial is a bench trial, meaning the judge will determine the teens' fate.

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Whereupon, the trial court held a bench trial wherein the Engineer was the sole witness.

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The two lawsuits were consolidated for the bench trial presided over by Judge Jeffrey Oing, who ordered the mediation.

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U.S. District Court Judge Shira Scheindlin will decide the case in a bench trial that is expected to last four to six weeks.

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The U.S. Bankruptcy Court then held a bench trial.

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The two suits were consolidated for the bench trial.

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Adams, a retired NYPD captain, has spoken publicly about the comments before and filed a written statement on the encounter for the bench trial being heard by U.S. District Court Judge Shira Scheindlin.

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Chief Justice Hannah maintained a private law practice for ten and a half years before he was elected to the trial bench.

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As the American Judicature Society reported in 2009, more women nationwide reached the trial court bench through merit selection than through other method.

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