criminal
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Kotlikoff said he supported the decision to appoint James to lead a criminal investigation, and welcomed an independent review by a law firm of how Cornell has handled the matter.
From BBC ● Oct. 4, 2026
If we wanted our school to tap the voucher money, we’d have to go through some additional steps such as getting criminal background checks.
From Salon ● Oct. 4, 2026
The incident was detailed in a graphic lawsuit filed last month, drawing harsh backlash against the Ivy League institution and New York prosecutors for not filing any criminal charges against the accused perpetrators.
From Barron's ● Oct. 4, 2026
Neither case resulted in a criminal investigation by local law enforcement.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
The first and arguably most important point is that criminal justice reform efforts—standing alone—are futile.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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Pike's case had sparked debate over capital punishment for young criminals.
From Barron's ● Oct. 1, 2026
"Our investigation indicates the accommodation was likely the victim of a sophisticated phishing attack by cyber criminals, which affected their own computer systems and led to temporary unauthorised access to the accommodation partner's Booking.com account."
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
Those serving longer sentences - including more dangerous criminals - will not become eligible for the scheme until next year.
From BBC ● Sep. 30, 2026
Some found out via the news that their personal information might’ve been compromised, NPR reports, and aren’t sure how the bureau will protect them if vengeful criminals get their hands on it.
From Slate ● Sep. 30, 2026
The communities and schools from which they come fail to prepare them for the workforce, and once they have been labeled criminals, their job prospects are forever bleak.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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