criminal

Example Sentences

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"Ship documents were found that are suspected of being false," prosecutors said in a statement, adding that authorities have opened a criminal investigation.

From Barron's

The problem, at least in the minds of a growing number of privacy and immigration advocates, is that the readers capture a vast amount of information not related to any specific criminal investigation.

From Los Angeles Times

"This incident has been reported to Dyfed-Powys Police and it has been logged as a criminal offence of harassment. Police investigations are under way."

From BBC

But what sets this incident apart is the fact that it resulted in a criminal case, and that a non-professional climber was held responsible.

From BBC

A man has been charged with criminal damage after graffiti was sprayed on the statue of Sir Winston Churchill in Parliament Square, police have said.

From BBC