victim
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Her family said the ruling "ripped up" Helen's Law, which places a legal duty on the Parole Board to consider the suffering caused by killers who refuse to disclose where their victim is buried.
From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026
In some jurisdictions, a fraud victim — like a defrauded bank — may argue for treatment as a special class of creditor with direct access to trust funds.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 16, 2026
It is not immediately known if the victim is a student.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026
The company fired back from its official X account on April 12: “Justin’s favorite move is playing the victim while making baseless allegations to cover up his own misconduct.”
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
The story about the woman who broke her arm was discredited because the victim was an actress eager to get her photograph in the newspapers.
From "Spooked!" by Gail Jarrow
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