culpable

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Damian Williams said Shah was the most culpable of the many defendants accused of participating in a nationwide fraud scheme.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

If found culpable, he could be suspended from the practice of law or disbarred in D.C.

From Slate • Mar. 11, 2026

But much more money would be needed for real remediation, and other companies are likely to be culpable too, experts said.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Since then, police have arrested Abhay Kumar, one of the owners of the construction site, for alleged culpable homicide due to negligence under India's criminal code.

From BBC • Jan. 22, 2026

Still, both of these young people were culpable and must look to themselves now, examine their souls, consider this a matter of conscience.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson