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It is not unheard of for released convicts return from the war in Ukraine, reoffend and then escape punishment for a second time by going back to the front.

From BBC

Sociologist Anna Kuleshova argues that violence is becoming more acceptable in Russian society, especially because criminals can now escape punishment by going to war.

From BBC

But that does not mean his father will escape punishment, Prof Bernick told the BBC.

From BBC

Doing so will increase women’s trust in law enforcement, stop the brazen behavior of perpetrators who too often escape punishment, and move us closer to a world where women like Alicia Franklin and Eliza Fletcher are safer from violence.

From Slate

“You’re now an adult. You’re over the age of 18, and yet you have your counsel to represent you … arguing on your behalf to escape punishment for this horrific crime. That doesn’t sound like remorse to me.”

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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