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But the man Sade would go on a date with also had a criminal record that included operating a vehicle while intoxicated, disorderly conduct, and more.
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Lauren A. White, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
The bill would also require the Department of Corrections to verify someone’s claims of residency, employment and criminal record before the inmate could be released on bail.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 20 Feb. 2026
For many, a criminal record, even for a minor offense, can mean years of struggling to find stable work, secure housing or support their families.
—Curtis Reed, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
In court Friday, District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office provided the two cops an opportunity to dodge a criminal record for the alleged coverup and letting a drunk driver back on the road.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
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Lauren A. White, CBS News, 22 Feb. 2026
The bill would also require the Department of Corrections to verify someone’s claims of residency, employment and criminal record before the inmate could be released on bail.
—Stephen Gruber-Miller, Des Moines Register, 20 Feb. 2026
For many, a criminal record, even for a minor offense, can mean years of struggling to find stable work, secure housing or support their families.
—Curtis Reed, Chicago Tribune, 20 Feb. 2026
In court Friday, District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office provided the two cops an opportunity to dodge a criminal record for the alleged coverup and letting a drunk driver back on the road.
—Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 20 Feb. 2026
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“Criminal record.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/criminal%20record. Accessed 28 Feb. 2026.
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