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New York’s highest court overturned the conviction, saying the trial judge allowed improper testimony from women who spoke about alleged past acts by Weinstein that weren’t part of the charges in the case.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 25, 2026
There is no evidence that Su did anything improper.
From Salon ● Jun. 19, 2026
Project opponents also filed multiple lawsuits seeking to kill the project, alleging faulty environmental reviews and improper city approval.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 9, 2026
Federal prosecutors indicted Bolton last year on 18 counts related to improper handling of classified material.
From BBC ● Jun. 4, 2026
It was improper for a servant to sit with a lady as tho’ they were companions, but she asked me direct, so I sat myself in the chair that was close to the fire.
From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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