felon

Example Sentences

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His abductors, authorities charge, included a felon with ties to Israeli organized crime and a former officer from the Los Angeles Police Department.

From Los Angeles Times

Police have also charged the suspect with two counts of assault with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and one count of possession of a firearm by a felon.

From BBC

He signed one allowing convicted felons to vote once they get out of prison, and another making Juneteenth a holiday.

From Seattle Times

He also said the commonwealth should make laws that prevent violent felons from purchasing guns, require all gun dealers to be licensed and require handguns sales to sent to law enforcement officials.

From Washington Times

In the District of Columbia, Maine and Vermont, felons never lose their right to vote.

From Seattle Times