criminal
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Congressional investigations aren’t criminal proceedings, and normal litigation instincts don’t apply.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026
By all accounts, Kelver’s perception of threat was reasonable, which—by Wyoming law—should exempt her from criminal prosecution.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
He sought "revenge" for the court defeat and a series of unsuccessful criminal complaints, and wanted to "continue to attract public and media attention", the prosecutor argued.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
Sources familiar with the new strategy said not all U.S. law enforcement agencies are on board with more visa cancellations, which they say can sometimes interfere with criminal investigations.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
Finally, more than a month into the trial, a Chicago criminal lawyer who was Scoville’s friend agreed to join the defense team.
From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow
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