criminal

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Sangha's lawyers in March requested the judge to issue a more lenient sentence, arguing she had "accepted responsibility for serious criminal conduct" and did not have a prior record.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Sangha’s attorneys emphasized that the 42-year-old has taken responsibility for her crimes and had no prior criminal history.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Trump has also pressured his Mexican counterpart, Claudia Sheinbaum, to do more to combat Mexico-based criminal groups such as the CJNG.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

A federal judge has blocked the Justice Department’s criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell for a second time, citing a lack of credible evidence.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Lyttyrboks’s criminal felines had survived their exile—and their descendants were right here!

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth