criminal
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“It could help you and prevent numerous other individuals from falling prey to similar kinds of criminal activity.”
From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026
Sarmiento said that "70% of the people arrested, detained and deported have no criminal record".
From Barron's • May 26, 2026
Beattie said Murrell went to "extreme criminal lengths" to cover his tracks and told journalists at Holyrood that he felt "utterly appalled" and "genuinely hurt" by the former chief executive's actions.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
It says licences could be suspended or withdrawn at the civil standard of proof, even where a criminal prosecution is difficult.
From BBC • May 25, 2026
“You think a criminal is driving that car, Beans?”
From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm
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