offender
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Readings include a former president’s lecture about gender at Harvard, as well as the school’s own reports on its legacy of slavery and the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s connections to the university.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 23, 2026
Senate nominee, Michael Whatley, for his ties to Harvey West Jr., a GOP donor and convicted sex offender whom Whatley repeatedly elevated to top posts within the state Republican Party.
From Salon ● Sep. 21, 2026
A woman who is fighting to stop her sex offender ex-husband having contact with their child has said the thought of it makes her "feel sick".
From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026
The greatest offender in this category remains Gérôme.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026
Any municipal jail, he figured, expects many of their prisoners to leave within a day or two, through bonds or dropped charges or any number of outcomes for the small-time offender.
From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers
The four bills would turn some misdemeanor offenses into felonies, increase the time of license suspensions for some offenders, and make it possible for repeat DUI drivers to face more serious charges, including murder.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026
Minimum levels for penalties would be raised and stiffer fines would be imposed for repeat offenders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026
In total, around 4,500 offenders will be let out sooner over a ten-month period.
From BBC ● Sep. 24, 2026
Thames Valley Police works tirelessly to investigate offenders involved in these horrific crimes and bring them to justice, a spokesperson said.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
LeAlan: When did you first see younger offenders doing bigger crimes?
From "Our America: Life and Death on the South Side of Chicago" by LeAlan Jones
