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criminal

[krim-uh-nl] / ˈkrɪm ə nl /




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According to crime reports posted to the Beverly Hills Police Department’s website, the city’s last criminal homicide occurred in 2022.

From Los Angeles Times

The president has issued a number of clemencies during the first year of his second term, many for defendants in criminal cases once touted by federal prosecutors.

From Los Angeles Times

Andrew Napolitano, then a Fox News legal contributor, called the government’s claims — that ordinary reporting skills constituted criminal behavior — unprecedented.

From Salon

Jailing Pinckard, he said her "conduct diminishes the public confidence in the criminal justice system".

From BBC

The man who removed a flag from the embassy's roof was arrested on suspicion of criminal damage, trespass on diplomatic property and assaulting police, the Metropolitan Police said.

From BBC