convictions

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Northwestern University’s Center for Wrongful Convictions says that what it calls the “Snitch System” accounts for “45.9% of convictions in U.S. capital cases” that result in exonerations.

From Slate • Apr. 20, 2026

Convictions on all counts would likely be the equivalent of a life sentence for the 55-year-old Combs.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2025

If they are quashed by the court, they can apply to the Overturned Convictions Scheme.

From BBC • Sep. 9, 2024

Convictions in either of those would mean further accountability sooner or later.

From Salon • Oct. 28, 2023

Convictions were obtained without difficulty from Tory juries, and rigorous punishments were inflicted by courtly judges.

From The History of England, from the Accession of James II — Volume 1 by Macaulay, Thomas Babington Macaulay, Baron