criminal

Example Sentences

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"Every death in the Channel is a tragedy and a stark reminder of the dangers posed by criminal gangs exploiting vulnerable people for profit," the spokesperson said.

From BBC • Apr. 9, 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

Sangha's lawyers in March requested the judge to issue a more lenient sentence, arguing she had "accepted responsibility for serious criminal conduct" and did not have a prior record.

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

Those who have been swept within the criminal justice system know that the way the system actually works bears little resemblance to what happens on television or in movies.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander