aiding and abetting
idiom
formal
: helping and encouraging
She is charged with aiding and abetting the thief in his getaway.
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Last month, Davila waived juvenile certification and pleaded guilty in Ramsey County adult court as charged to aiding and abetting second-degree intentional murder.
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Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2026
The allegations include landlords aiding and abetting interference, coercion, and intimidation based on race, ancestry, and national origin.
—Darius Johnson, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
They are charged with bribery in sporting contests, wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aiding and abetting.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Texas criminal defense attorney Javier Guzman advised that aiding and abetting charges can result in fines of up to $250,000 and prison sentences of up to 10 years, depending on the conduct and whether the assistance was for profit.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
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Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 23 Jan. 2026
The allegations include landlords aiding and abetting interference, coercion, and intimidation based on race, ancestry, and national origin.
—Darius Johnson, CBS News, 22 Jan. 2026
They are charged with bribery in sporting contests, wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aiding and abetting.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 15 Jan. 2026
Texas criminal defense attorney Javier Guzman advised that aiding and abetting charges can result in fines of up to $250,000 and prison sentences of up to 10 years, depending on the conduct and whether the assistance was for profit.
—Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Jan. 2026
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“Aiding and abetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aiding%20and%20abetting. Accessed 29 Jan. 2026.
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