culpable

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Damian Williams said Shah was the most culpable of the many defendants accused of participating in a nationwide fraud scheme.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

If found culpable, he could be suspended from the practice of law or disbarred in D.C.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

But much more money would be needed for real remediation, and other companies are likely to be culpable too, experts said.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

The singer “further manipulated Plaintiff, blaming him for the incident and convincing him that he was the sole culpable party,” confusing Corletto, the lawsuit said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2026

When you explained what you’d really come to tell me the day I professed my feelings for him, I felt culpable because you’re right: I did lead you on.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone