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felony

[fel-uh-nee] / ˈfɛl ə ni /


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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

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

Under current state law, Californians are required to provide identification when registering to vote and must swear under penalty of perjury, a felony, that they are eligible to vote and are U.S. citizens.

From Los Angeles Times • May 31, 2026

Only about a quarter of felony defendants in large urban counties were charged with a violent offense in 2006.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander




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