offender
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Readings include a former president’s lecture about gender at Harvard, as well as the school’s own reports on its legacy of slavery and the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s connections to the university.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Senate nominee, Michael Whatley, for his ties to Harvey West Jr., a GOP donor and convicted sex offender whom Whatley repeatedly elevated to top posts within the state Republican Party.
From Salon ● Sep. 21, 2026
The greatest offender in this category remains Gérôme.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
France remained the worst offender for delays caused by air traffic control management problems, accounting for 32 percent of all delays on its own.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
Someone willing to give the young offender work and be responsible for him.
From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez
The four bills would turn some misdemeanor offenses into felonies, increase the time of license suspensions for some offenders, and make it possible for repeat DUI drivers to face more serious charges, including murder.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
Minimum levels for penalties would be raised and stiffer fines would be imposed for repeat offenders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
That policy and other juvenile sentencing laws take into account evidence that some serious offenders rehabilitate in their 20s as they mature.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
Gerrard wants the government to do more to prevent repeat offenders.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
In response, one state after another enacted direct-file laws that allowed juvenile offenders to be transferred to adult courts if they committed certain crimes.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
