criminal

Example Sentences

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Trump has also pressured his Mexican counterpart, Claudia Sheinbaum, to do more to combat Mexico-based criminal groups such as the CJNG.

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

Price's latest conviction and driving disqualification was dealt with in the Single Justice Procedure, a secretive court process where magistrates deal with less serious criminal cases behind closed doors.

From BBC • 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

I felt a bit like a criminal, spying on my sister.

From "Code Name Kingfisher" by Liz Kessler