An arraignment is a hearing during which the defendants and their attorneys enter a formal appearance in the case.

提审是一个在被告人和他们的辩护律师亲自到场的正式露面时的听证会。

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The prosecutors are still preparing their case against Mr Castro and there has yet to be an arraignment hearing.

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Ariel Castro looked down at the ground for almost the entire arraignment hearing, biting his collar and signing documents with his handcuffed hands.

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On Thursday November 3rd, he pleaded not guilty to the charges at a short arraignment hearing, and the judge set the next hearing for February 3rd.

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