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rap sheet

NOUN
arrest record
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Sure, bunnies are cute, but Bugs Bunny must have a rap sheet as long as his arm.

From Slate • Apr. 18, 2025

The lack of any prior "rap sheet" means the judge will be more likely to show him leniency.

From BBC • Sep. 6, 2024

Santos, a New York Republican, is scheduled to stand trial next year on a lengthy rap sheet that includes charges that he defrauded donors, lied to election officials and stole unemployment benefits.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 2, 2023

But Josh Blackman, a professor at South Texas College of Law, said he thinks the justices who ruled in the majority in the Bruen case won’t be distracted by Rahimi’s rap sheet.

From Washington Times • Nov. 1, 2023

I got a school rap sheet, but in school they call it a "file."

From "Ghost" by Jason Reynolds