offenders
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After years as one of the industry’s worst offenders, the carrier says it is ending the practice.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
For years American had been one of the worst offenders.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
"Their dedication helps ensure young offenders are punished as appropriate while being supported into rehabilitation, and we will deliver on our commitment to give children in prison more time outside their room," a spokesperson said.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Prisoners released initially were serving sentences of up to 19 months, with the most serious offenders - serving fixed sentences of more than 12 years - leaving in later waves.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026
As a result, people who are classified as violent offenders comprise a much larger share of the prison population than they would if they had earlier release dates.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
