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felony

[fel-uh-nee] / ˈfɛl ə ni /


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Paxton, who has denied all wrongdoing, also spent nearly nine years under indictment for felony securities fraud charges.

From Salon • Jun. 17, 2026

Dana Williamson, a former Newsom chief of staff, pleaded guilty in May to bank and wire fraud and other felony charges stemming from a position she held prior to working for the governor.

From Barron's • Jun. 16, 2026

Orange and Santa Clara county officials worked with the FBI and U.S. marshals to locate and bring Kim back to the states to face felony charges.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

He pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor under the same provision, Section 793, that Mr. Bolton is pleading under as a felony.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 4, 2026

The jury was unable to reach a consensus regarding the felony murder charge, and a mistrial was declared on that count.

From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone




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