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criminal

[krim-uh-nl] / ˈkrɪm ə nl /




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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

“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

Steven Ruby, an attorney for the Justice companies, said they became aware of the criminal investigation earlier this year.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

UK citizens with certain criminal convictions or immigration issues are usually not eligible.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Which means there is absolutely a new group chat, and the number one topic of conversation is Mavis Callahan, daughter of a wanted criminal.

From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller




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