criminal
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Criminal groups are able to exploit limited state control in some areas, says Dunkerley, making investigations and prosecutions particularly challenging.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
It says the government must get an order authorizing electronic surveillance through the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Court under Title 1 or “a warrant issued pursuant to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure by a court.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Criminal court records do not show recent charges against Perry.
From Los Angeles Times • May 30, 2026
Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte will face a crimes against humanity trial at the International Criminal Court from November 30, the presiding judge said on Wednesday.
From Barron's • May 27, 2026
We were devastated when the Court of Criminal Appeals issued a ruling affirming her conviction and sentence.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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