criminal
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When Nix was first released from prison, about 20 years ago, she said she suffered depression when her criminal record caused her problems keeping a job.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Sarmiento said that "70% of the people arrested, detained and deported have no criminal record".
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Proceeds of crimes laws apply in Scotland, and make provision for property in the hands of others to be treated as a "tainted gift" where it can be linked to criminal conduct.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Todd Spitzer has opened a criminal investigation into the potential disaster.
From Los Angeles Times • May 25, 2026
She smiled the innocent smile of a master criminal at work.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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