felony
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Today, Kelver, a 28-year-old trans woman, faces two felony charges—aggravated assault and possession of a deadly weapon with unlawful intent—which could carry up to 15 years in prison.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
CNN said Bolton will plead guilty to one felony count of illegal retention of sensitive national security information, which carries a sentence of up to 60 months in prison.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Ligon’s troubles came to a head in January when he was arrested on a felony theft charge stemming from a business dispute with another zoo owner.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026
Dong was arrested on Saturday by the Virginia State Police and served with felony warrants in the hospital, Olsen said.
From BBC • Jun. 1, 2026
“For starters, forget about college with a felony on my record.”
From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin
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