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"Jeffrey had a habit of trying to ensnare people into his delusional world," she added.

The proliferation of sports gambling has already ensnared multiple players.

Experts say the resources are limited and oil majors may not clamor for leases that could ensnare them in the Golden State’s stringent environmental policies.

Russian authorities say criminal gangs are involved in some of the scams—sometimes seeking to ensnare multiple soldiers at once.

In addition to targeting violent criminals, the operation dubbed “Memphis Safe Task Force” has ensnared innocent residents of this majority-Black city.