criminal

Example Sentences

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Mills has said he "fully co-operated and responded" to an earlier police investigation, which didn't result in criminal charges, and did not want to comment further.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Sangha’s attorneys emphasized that the 42-year-old has taken responsibility for her crimes and had no prior criminal history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

A federal judge has blocked the Justice Department’s criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell for a second time, citing a lack of credible evidence.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

County juvenile halls, almost half of the criminal cases are falling apart.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

She still looked like Mom, but she also looked like a criminal.

From "The Strangers" by Margaret Peterson Haddix