crimes
Example Sentences
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Beijing has been accused of detaining more than a million Uyghurs and other Muslims since 2017, part of a campaign that the United Nations previously said could constitute crimes against humanity.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Currently, most minors found guilty of serious crimes are not sentenced to prison.
From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026
Her late father, Alberto Fujimori, was formerly the president of Peru and was eventually jailed for crimes against humanity.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
Cattle crimes in America have a long history, dating back to rustlers on the Western frontier in the 1800s.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026
Despite the brutal, debilitating impact of these “collateral consequences” on the lives of those convicted of crimes, courts have generally declined to find that such sanctions are actually “punishment” for constitutional purposes.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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