The alleged perp, a deranged man, should if guilty suffer the full force of the law.—Daniel Foster, National Review, 30 Nov. 2023 Instead, the overwhelming majority of perps caught on camera in Class 57 tend to run, hide in locked trailers, slump over in an intoxicated stupor, or cooperate unhappily.—Sam Russek, The New Republic, 20 Oct. 2023 Solve the situation yourself by loudly repeating what the perp is saying!—Amy Dickinson, Washington Post, 22 Oct. 2023 And there were potential buyers: FTX Europe’s key license—and unique ability to offer perps—is what attracted them.—Leo Schwartz, Fortune Crypto, 4 Aug. 2023 Indeed, a high-profile event like a perp walk may further fuel Trump’s run for presidency.—Mary Angela Bock, The Conversation, 3 Apr. 2023 Yet it is noted that such perps are rarely branded as domestic terrorists, no matter how blatant their politicized intent, or brought up on Federal charges.—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 10 June 2023 Now free on $100,000 bond as his case proceeds, Penny called his arrest and perp walk difficult.—Rebecca Rosenberg, Fox News, 8 June 2023 Another two, in hot pursuit, die before Tyree manages to disable their off-road vehicle, then kill three of four perps.—Dennis Harvey, Variety, 3 May 2023
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