offender

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It focused on the late disgraced financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, and who he called the “Epstein class” of elites in both parties.

From Salon • Jun. 27, 2026

The posts have since been taken down with and the MoJ have said any offender caught with a phone in prison will face punishment, which could include additional time behind bars.

From BBC • Jun. 23, 2026

This includes a charge or summons, a caution, the offender dying, a penalty notice or cannabis warning being issued, a community resolution or where the offence is taken into account with other crimes.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026

Many favor the $147 pencil sharpener as the worst offender.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

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

From "Black Swan Green" by David Mitchell