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In those early days of television, it became the biggest show in the country, and certain people hovering around those who were perpetrating these witch hunts had a lingering, profound effect on the nation’s future.

From Salon ● Jul. 7, 2026

The Attorney General’s office in Florida, where RAD is based, have said the firm was perpetrating an apparent “Ponzi scheme,” citing complaints from investors.

From Barron's ● Mar. 3, 2026

“Liu used Theta Labs as his personal trading vehicle, perpetrating fraud, self-dealing, and market manipulation,” said Mark Mermelstein, Kowal’s attorney, in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 24, 2025

While Marissa and Peter pivot between rage and not-quite-mourning, and other characters are perpetrating cooked-up complications to the story, Alcaras conducts an investigation that is so commonsensical it defies the rules of crime fiction.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 5, 2025

These detectives admitted to hiding in closets and under beds, posing as ANC members, perpetrating virtually any deception that would enable them to get information about our organization.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela



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