felon
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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
But Jack hasn’t counted on the tenacity of Robert’s accomplice-sister, Penny, a felon with a genius IQ who shows up seeking answers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026
Consider the “fleeing felon rule,” which used to allow police to shoot a fleeing felony suspect to prevent their escape even when the suspect posed no danger to others.
From Salon ● Jan. 10, 2026
“Artemis is no felon, miss, he is a genius. Now please remove yourself from my sightline. I am monitoring the main entrance.”
From "Artemis Fowl" by Eoin Colfer
Vocabulary lists containing felon
Vocabulary Video Contest (2013) - List 1
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Alan Rickman (1946-2016) Tribute List
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2014 Vocabulary Video Contest (A-L)
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