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criminal

[krim-uh-nl] / ˈkrɪm ə nl /




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The Texas Rangers recently opened a criminal probe into complaints of negligence by camp leaders on the night of the flood.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

“Fargo” found its humor in the juxtaposition between “Minnesota Nice” and the dark, criminal underbelly it explored.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

This is a rare instance of an ICE agent facing criminal charges for actions related to their work.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

The singer had been the target of a Los Angeles County criminal jury investigation into Hernandez’s death since November.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

In fact, surveys consistently show that African Americans are generally less supportive of harsh criminal justice policies than whites, even though blacks are far more likely to be victims of crime.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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