felony
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After being treated at a hospital, Gallegos was booked into the West Valley Detention Center and charged with felony arson, the police said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
He was detained by immigration authorities upon his release in November 2024, and his green card was revoked after an immigration judge ordered his deportation due to his felony conviction.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
Weeks later, Keenan and the Civil Rights Division asked a federal judge to dismiss the case, which had already suffered a blow the previous year when the court struck felony allegations from the indictment.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026
His felony charges mean that he is facing up to five years in prison if found guilty, and if he fails to complete the judge-ordered treatment.
From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026
“A felony, my! Does that mean jail, Tag?”
From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam
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