criminal
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Zhang is charged in a criminal complaint with acting as an unregistered agent of a foreign government.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026
The incident happened in the Cheshire town of Knutsford on 14 April, sparking a criminal prosecution for driving without due care or attention.
From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026
The Journal reported last year that the Justice Department was investigating the company for possible criminal Medicare fraud, citing people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 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
The time-tested strategy of using those who epitomize moral virtue as symbols in racial justice campaigns is far more difficult to employ in efforts to reform the criminal justice system.
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
Hundreds of criminals are being released early from prisons in England and Wales under new rules introduced to prevent facilities reaching capacity.
From BBC ● Oct. 1, 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
Cloned and ghost plates undermine the police's ability to track organised criminals, says Tony Porter, a former senior counter-terrorism officer who has advised the government on surveillance cameras.
From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026
I saw the difference between criminals and people who’ve committed crimes.
From "Born a Crime: Stories from a South African Childhood" by Trevor Noah
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