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offender

[uh-fen-der] / əˈfɛn dər /


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Senate nominee, Michael Whatley, for his ties to Harvey West Jr., a GOP donor and convicted sex offender whom Whatley repeatedly elevated to top posts within the state Republican Party.

From Salon ● Sep. 21, 2026

Eleanor Donaldson, wife of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Donaldson, had faced a trial of the facts after being found unfit for a conventional trial on mental health grounds.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

A woman who is fighting to stop her sex offender ex-husband having contact with their child has said the thought of it makes her "feel sick".

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

The greatest offender in this category remains Gérôme.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 12, 2026

“Mr. McNamara, is this child your main offender, your chief suspect, or a recalcitrant informer?”

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell

The four bills would turn some misdemeanor offenses into felonies, increase the time of license suspensions for some offenders, and make it possible for repeat DUI drivers to face more serious charges, including murder.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 25, 2026

Minimum levels for penalties would be raised and stiffer fines would be imposed for repeat offenders.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 24, 2026

"Where we have individual offences, often another police force won't know that another force is suffering the same offenders, so that collaborative response is much more effective," she said.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

Gibson recently turned to social media to shame offenders online.

From BBC ● Sep. 16, 2026

Some were not prosecuted, typically because they were first-time offenders who were issued warnings, but six of the women—including three teachers and a nurse—went to trial.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling




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