convicted

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More than a dozen people have been convicted or pleaded guilty in connection with an incident at the Prairieland Detention Center in Alvarado, Texas, in July.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 23, 2026

The court reversed the ruling of a federal appeals court that had ordered a new trial for Pedro Hernandez, who was convicted of the 1979 murder of Etan Patz.

From Barron's • Jun. 22, 2026

Hochman said that Mencia, if convicted on all 12 counts, faces more than 10 years in prison and will be required to pay all taxes and interest.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 18, 2026

The judge convicted and sentenced her on June 5.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

Similarly, a 2002 survey of 122 California employers revealed that although most employers would consider hiring someone convicted of a misdemeanor offense, the numbers dropped dramatically for those convicted of felonies.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander