perpetrator
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His conviction was overturned in 2022 when blood evidence ruled him out as the perpetrator.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
In that case, the perpetrator was determined to be a disgruntled patient, Derderian said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
"When people are victims of sextortion scams it's really important that we shift that blame and shame back on to the perpetrator."
From BBC ● Jun. 15, 2026
The alleged perpetrator had improper access to Coupang users’ personal information such as names, phone numbers and even key codes for entering residential buildings.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
“They think the perpetrator drove a light blue Ford.”
From "Kira-Kira" by Cynthia Kadohata
Lynne's petition, which Stacy's family supports, calls for high-risk domestic abuse perpetrators or suspects released on bail to have their location monitored using GPS equipment.
From BBC ● Aug. 26, 2026
Years later, after the statute of limitations had expired, the three actual perpetrators — Steward, Bailey and Teamer — all confessed, according to the center.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 22, 2026
The Foreign Office explained at the time that it had disclosed the incident to preempt any attempt by the perpetrators to manipulate the footage.
From Barron's ● Aug. 17, 2026
The perpetrators leverage claimed authority and apply tremendous pressure.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 9, 2026
And for me to strap up his arm in a splint would have meant my becoming one of the main perpetrators of the joke.
From "Never Let Me Go" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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