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felon

[fel-uhn] / ˈfɛl ən /


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Now the former top Republican official can add another distinction to his résumé: felon.

From Slate Jun. 26, 2026

Dobbins is described as a 68-year-old unhoused, previously convicted felon, with ties to California City and Palmdale, according to police.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 25, 2026

He said federal immigration agents would be required to have judicial warrants before entering homes or businesses unless they were pursuing a known felon.

From Barron's Mar. 18, 2026

Cassie Lapaseotes made a mistake that nearly made her a felon: running afoul of Nebraska’s cattle-branding rules.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 24, 2025

Who wants to face a convicted felon in your pajamas?

From "Al Capone Does My Shirts" by Gennifer Choldenko




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