offender
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Readings include a former president’s lecture about gender at Harvard, as well as the school’s own reports on its legacy of slavery and the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s connections to the university.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Senate nominee, Michael Whatley, for his ties to Harvey West Jr., a GOP donor and convicted sex offender whom Whatley repeatedly elevated to top posts within the state Republican Party.
From Salon ● Sep. 21, 2026
The US House of Representatives has agreed to hold billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress for defying legal summons related to its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
The greatest offender in this category remains Gérôme.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
She never rewarded them and she punished an offender only twice before she removed her.
From "East of Eden" by John Steinbeck
The four bills would turn some misdemeanor offenses into felonies, increase the time of license suspensions for some offenders, and make it possible for repeat DUI drivers to face more serious charges, including murder.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
Minimum levels for penalties would be raised and stiffer fines would be imposed for repeat offenders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
Gerrard wants the government to do more to prevent repeat offenders.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026
"Clearly we deal with repeat prolific offenders and our focus is on that as a priority," she said.
From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026
It also concerns almost the whole gamut of insecticides now in agricultural use, although a few principal offenders like endrin, toxaphene, dieldrin, and heptachlor can easily be picked out.
From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson
