wrongdoing

Example Sentences

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That’s more than just innocence: A plaintiff must demonstrate that an arrest was inherently unreasonable and that police lacked even a reasonable suspicion of wrongdoing.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

Swalwell has denied any wrongdoing in the matter, and a release of records from that investigation now would be unusual.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

Applied Behavior Center settled federal civil fraud allegations over billing issues just three years ago without admitting wrongdoing, the Justice Department announced at the time.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

The judge said the alleged wrongdoing was based solely on "photographs and videos sent" in October 2019 "following an anonymous tip-off," and environmental authorities did not follow up with additional evidence.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

In some states, such as Ohio, as many as 90 percent of children charged with criminal wrongdoing are not represented by a lawyer.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander