criminal
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In another criminal complaint, which also names the couple, another 16 people are charged with insurance fraud, identity theft and conspiracy to commit health insurance fraud.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
It's unusual for a judge to oversee so many cases in one day, but the government is hoping to use this system more to address the huge build-up of cases in the criminal justice system.
From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026
Now the role of DOJ’s tax attorneys seems to be narrowed further by placing the criminal tax section in a division focused on government fraud.
From Barron's • Apr. 9, 2026
“At the time, I had never met Epstein and had no knowledge of his criminal undertakings,” she said.
From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026
But now and again, I had my doubts about Mr. Pinkerton’s detectives and the lengths they were willing to go to in order to catch a criminal.
From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan
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