perpetrator
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He said Complainant A and her husband talked about an unnamed "perpetrator" and that several further meetings were held.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
They said the suspected perpetrator had been arrested and that his "motive is under investigation".
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
"Many women are socialised not to discuss private matters outside the family and may internalise shame that properly belongs to the perpetrator," she says.
From BBC • May 14, 2026
Authorities were investigating the incident but did not elaborate on the perpetrator.
From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026
Finally, the prosecution presented testimony from the victim, who, despite being coached through a rehearsal of her testimony outside the presence of the jury, could not affirmatively identify Joe Sullivan as the perpetrator.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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