criminal
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UK citizens with certain criminal convictions or immigration issues are usually not eligible.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
“I never witnessed nor had any indication that Epstein was engaged in ongoing criminal conduct. I never went to his island, his ranch or his Florida home,” Gates said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026
The criminal probe was a significant escalation in the yearslong effort to police serial pollution offenses by Virginia-based Southern Coal and dozens of affiliated mining operations controlled by the family.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
The appeal court's ruling in Oslo overturns a lower court's decision on Monday ordering the release of the crown princess's 29-year-old son pending next Monday's verdict on 40 criminal charges.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
The first and arguably most important point is that criminal justice reform efforts—standing alone—are futile.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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