charges
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Youlin Chen, a Beijing-born American seismologist, has been detained since November 2024 on claims of espionage charges that his family and the U.S. government deny.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 13, 2026
It is meant for non-US citizens facing terrorism-related charges when the evidence is confidential and related to national security.
From BBC ● Sep. 12, 2026
The Justice Department dropped charges in July after prosecutors learned that problems with the renovation, rather than vandalism, were responsible for the damage.
From Salon ● Sep. 12, 2026
The case will be submitted to the Los Angeles city attorney’s office for possible charges.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2026
The performers make last-minute adjustments to their costumes, and the animal handlers give their charges one last check.
From "Water for Elephants" by Sara Gruen
