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a breaking of a moral or legal code
anyone who commits a crime should expect to be punished for it
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Recent Examples of crimes
People who are committing crimes in this country.
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NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
They were arrested and charged for the rape and assault of Meili and other crimes.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2024
They were finally vacated of all crimes against them in 2002.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 21 Oct. 2024
An amateur photographer, Alcala often took pictures of his victims before or after their murders, with most of his crimes occurring in California and New York.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The nonprofit group opposes denying voting rights to people convicted of crimes.
—Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 21 Oct. 2024
Videos of smash-and-grab retail crimes and auto theft went viral, giving ample opportunity for right-wing media pundits to use San Francisco as an urgent warning against electing Democrats.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Much of the film consists of fantasy musical numbers starring the couple, who meet while Arthur is in Arkham Asylum, awaiting trial for his crimes from the first movie.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
As the top prosecutor, Whiting is responsible for overseeing the prosecution of most felony crimes in Apache County.
—Robert Anglen, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
NBC News, 10 Nov. 2024
They were arrested and charged for the rape and assault of Meili and other crimes.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2024
They were finally vacated of all crimes against them in 2002.
—Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 21 Oct. 2024
An amateur photographer, Alcala often took pictures of his victims before or after their murders, with most of his crimes occurring in California and New York.
—Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
The nonprofit group opposes denying voting rights to people convicted of crimes.
—Daniel Gonzalez, The Arizona Republic, 21 Oct. 2024
Videos of smash-and-grab retail crimes and auto theft went viral, giving ample opportunity for right-wing media pundits to use San Francisco as an urgent warning against electing Democrats.
—Hannah Wiley, Los Angeles Times, 21 Oct. 2024
Much of the film consists of fantasy musical numbers starring the couple, who meet while Arthur is in Arkham Asylum, awaiting trial for his crimes from the first movie.
—Pamela McClintock, The Hollywood Reporter, 4 Oct. 2024
As the top prosecutor, Whiting is responsible for overseeing the prosecution of most felony crimes in Apache County.
—Robert Anglen, The Arizona Republic, 4 Oct. 2024
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“Crimes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/crimes. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.
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