sad case

British

noun

informal a person considered to be ludicrously contemptible or pathetic

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Andrew Madden, of the CPS, said it was "an extremely sad case and a tragic end for a young, talented woman who had a successful life ahead of her".

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Passing sentence, Judge David Foxton said it was a "very sad case", outlining Mugambe's legal accomplishments, including work concerning the protection of human rights.

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Ms Spielman received criticism after suggesting in November 2023 that Mrs Perry's "very sad case" had been "used as a pivot" to "discredit" the schools watchdog.

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A defence lawyer described it as “a very sad case” where the defendant has been “extremely remorseful.”

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"This is plainly a dreadfully sad case," he said.

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