illegal
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Panicked, one scammer drafted a formal letter, denying any knowledge of illegal activity and pledging to help the investigator any way he could.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 24, 2026
It’s illegal to feed undomesticated mammalian predators, including coyotes, but establishing that a crime occurred required evidence that animal services did not initially find, the agency said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
In 2024, the maximum penalty for knowingly employing illegal workers rose from £15,000 to £60,000.
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
Even so, the public appetite for a government that can hold politicians accountable for illegal acts appears to be growing.
From Slate ● Oct. 21, 2026
People of all races use and sell illegal drugs at remarkably similar rates.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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