as in unlawful
contrary to or forbidden by law
charged with wrongful possession of narcotics
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The State Department cites the risk of wrongful detention — possible but highly unlikely — as the reason for the ban, even though thousands of Americans have traveled without incident.
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Christine Ahn, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2024
The investigation into Gary’s stabbing began with an episode devoted almost entirely to interrogations, which served to fully recap the events of the series thus far — from Karen’s salon burning down to Sabrina’s wrongful conviction.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 16 Oct. 2024
Michael also filed a lawsuit against Phoenix police and county prosecutors in January 2024, alleging wrongful imprisonment and a violation of his rights, according to the Phoenix New Times.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 13 Oct. 2024
The Washington Post has an investigation looking at multiple cases where cops apprehended someone partly based on a facial recognition match and didn’t disclose using the tech, even though it’s previously been associated with wrongful arrests.
—Thomas Brewster, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Christine Ahn, Chicago Tribune, 17 Oct. 2024
The investigation into Gary’s stabbing began with an episode devoted almost entirely to interrogations, which served to fully recap the events of the series thus far — from Karen’s salon burning down to Sabrina’s wrongful conviction.
—Andy Swift, TVLine, 16 Oct. 2024
Michael also filed a lawsuit against Phoenix police and county prosecutors in January 2024, alleging wrongful imprisonment and a violation of his rights, according to the Phoenix New Times.
—Lynsey Eidell, People.com, 13 Oct. 2024
The Washington Post has an investigation looking at multiple cases where cops apprehended someone partly based on a facial recognition match and didn’t disclose using the tech, even though it’s previously been associated with wrongful arrests.
—Thomas Brewster, Forbes, 8 Oct. 2024
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Three counts of unlawful discharge of a firearm, a Class 6 Felony.Perry Vandell, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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Heather’s parents, David and Bobbi Jo Baynard, were convicted of murder, felony child abuse and unlawful neglect of a child and sentenced to life in prison on the murder charge and a subsequent 30 years for the other two counts, the outlets report.Liam Quinn, People.com, 4 Nov. 2024
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Official fireworks shows took place over the city, and illegal pyrotechnics lit up the sky everywhere in between.Lisa Beebe, Los Angeles Magazine, 5 July 2017
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Louisville police say anything that goes into the air or explodes is illegal for average citizens.James Bruggers, The Courier-Journal, 5 July 2017
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The defense argued Adams needed resolution of the criminal case by the time the New York City ballot is set in the spring.Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 1 Nov. 2024
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How the election could shape Trump's legal fate Former President Donald Trump is involved in four criminal cases, but the most important verdict in his legal future may be delivered on Election Day on Tuesday.Jane Onyanga-Omara, USA TODAY, 1 Nov. 2024
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The drug is routinely used by doctors during surgeries, and overdoses typically involve smoking, injecting, or inhaling illicit fentanyl.Keri Blakinger, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2024
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Nicky turned to illicit painkillers to deal with the torment of her endometriosis and overdosed after taking pills laced with fentanyl.Clare Mulroy, USA TODAY, 29 Oct. 2024
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About a month after the shooting, the 46-year-old Coy was arrested and indicted on charges of murder, reckless homicide, felonious assault and two counts of dereliction of duty.Bill Hutchinson, ABC News, 21 Oct. 2024
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Gary Lansky, 73, of Detroit, was charged with assault with intent to murder and felonious assault in the Oct. 8 knife attack.Andrea May Sahouri, Detroit Free Press, 15 Oct. 2024
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“Wrongful.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wrongful. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.
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