convict

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According to Boylan’s federal appeals team, the term “misconduct” permitted the jury to convict him of something less than gross negligence, contrary to the required standard.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Iron Lung is based on a game of the same name, created by David Szymanski, which follows a lone convict called Simon, played by Fischbach.

From BBC • Feb. 16, 2026

Jurors did convict him of a lesser charge of lying to investigators when, in a 2020 interview with the Fed’s internal-watchdog office, he denied sharing sensitive information outside the central bank.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 3, 2026

"These false confessions are routinely used as the sole evidence to convict, including in capital cases where the death penalty may be imposed," it added.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

“Just coming up with the idea isn’t enough to convict someone,” he explained.

From "Red Kayak" by Priscilla Cummings