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criminal

[krim-uh-nl] / ˈkrɪm ə nl /




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California families learned the Justice Department was pursuing their medical records only after NYU Langone Health disclosed it had received a criminal subpoena May 7 in Fort Worth, Texas.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

He added that the Los Angeles County District Attorney has received a criminal investigation for review from his department and Police Officers Standards and Training for the state have been informed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

UK citizens with certain criminal convictions or immigration issues are usually not eligible.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“I never witnessed nor had any indication that Epstein was engaged in ongoing criminal conduct. I never went to his island, his ranch or his Florida home,” Gates said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

At this time, on this day, the village court was in session and packed with people, all ready to hear the criminal cases brought before the elders for judgment.

From "The Boy Who Met a Whale" by Nizrana Farook




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