criminal
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When Brown and his team examined the report, they found that Georgia’s election board had already looked into its allegations, dismissing many altogether, and concluding that others came down to human error, not criminal wrongdoing.
From Salon • Apr. 14, 2026
On Tuesday, a new trial for criminal negligence will begin of the seven-strong medical team that was caring for Maradona in his final days, as he was recovering from brain surgery.
From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's wife, Begoña Gómez, has been charged with corruption after a two-year criminal investigation, according to a court ruling.
From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026
The bill also revoked the agency’s ability to search the database for criminal matters not related to national security and required audits within 180 days of all U.S. person queries.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026
The old Penelope would never have taken it without permission, but Penelope “Sticky Fingers” Lumley, master criminal and friend to pirates, had no such hesitation.
From "The Interrupted Tale" by Maryrose Wood
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