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felon

[fel-uhn] / ˈfɛl ən /


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The legal nightmare that ensued lasted more than a year, leaving me a felon and my family dealing with the fallout and trauma caused by the government.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

Dobbins is described as a 68-year-old unhoused, previously convicted felon, with ties to California City and Palmdale, according to police.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 25, 2026

He said federal immigration agents would be required to have judicial warrants before entering homes or businesses unless they were pursuing a known felon.

From Barron's Mar. 18, 2026

Good was not a violent felon trying to flee the scene of a crime.

From Slate Jan. 15, 2026

Madge had a felon on her finger and wasn’t good for anything and Dorcas was complaining because there was no butter for breakfast.

From "Johnny Tremain" by Esther Hoskins Forbes




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