offenders

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The government pointed to figures showing eight in 10 prolific offenders in England and Wales committed their first crime as a child, while two-thirds of those released from custody reoffend within a year.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

Roosevelt directed Garfield to engage in a three-step campaign: Build a record against targeted companies; leak their worst offenses to the press to generate outrage; then press Congress for action against the offenders.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

Passing sentence at Falkirk Sheriff Court, Sheriff Christopher Shead also placed Linden on the sex offenders register.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

“I have worked extensively with issues of competency, insanity and mentally disordered offenders, requiring close collaboration with medical experts and careful application of nuanced legal standards,” he said in an email.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

October 15: Four women were arrested; two received suspended sentences, and two repeat offenders were sentenced to six months in the workhouse.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling