statute
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Essayli would charge Orellana with conspiracy — under a federal statute typically used to build cases against drug traffickers and organized crime — and with aiding and abetting civil disorder.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026
There is a statute of limitations for those who default on private student loans, which varies by state.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 11, 2026
“But on its face, the statute does not exempt negotiations that the leagues may have with streaming services.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026
For 30 years, both parties have shown nearly unanimous support for that statute.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026
Alabama’s statute at the time limited what court-appointed lawyers could be paid for their out-of-court preparation time to $1,000, so the lawyer spent almost no time on the case.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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