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criminal

[krim-uh-nl] / ˈkrɪm ə nl /




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Eddins’ opinion is consequential on its own terms: It expands protections for criminal defendants by making it easier for them to overturn a conviction obtained through expert testimony that has since been “scientifically discredited.”

From Slate Jul. 17, 2026

They are an informal agreement between the people involved in an incident, and do not lead to a criminal record.

From BBC Jul. 17, 2026

The airshow comes as the industry's expectations about Boeing are beginning to reset after a rocky period defined by safety crises, criminal probes and leadership shakeups.

From Barron's Jul. 16, 2026

The court proceedings also painted a detailed portrait of a respected economist chasing love and friendship in China, then seeing that pursuit spiral into a forced retirement from the Fed and a criminal conviction.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 15, 2026

I certainly don’t appreciate being called a criminal just because I’m a magician.

From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston

"Let this be a stern warning to criminals across the world, that South Africa is not a hide-out for fugitives," said Mathe, speaking to reporters.

From BBC Jul. 10, 2026

Evidence that the CTA deters real criminals is thin.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 6, 2026

Big, serious-minded, aggressive stands for robust constitutional protection of individual rights, even the individual rights of accused criminals, are rare commodities.

From Slate Jul. 1, 2026

“Fame doesn’t get you out of criminal charges or our pursuit of justice and holding criminals accountable,” Tampa police chief Lee Bercaw said in a statement on social media.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 25, 2026

Until the practice was banned, convicted criminals were literally branded as criminals—they were burned with a hot iron, like cattle.

From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day




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