criminally

Example Sentences

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Fernando Cheung, a spokesperson for Amnesty International, said in a statement on Monday that "holding people criminally responsible for peaceful commemoration compounds the injustice suffered by the victims of the Tiananmen crackdown".

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The Sacklers, who have never been criminally charged, have denied wrongdoing.

From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026

Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty said it is the first time a federal agent has been criminally charged for conduct during Operation Metro Surge.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

He has repeatedly let it be known that he believes he has not acted criminally, did not act for personal gain and is co-operating with the police.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

There wasn’t going to be a real trial because the man was very sick mentally and was to be sent to a hospital for the criminally insane.

From "The Egypt Game" by Zilpha Keatley Snyder