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to find or pronounce guilty
an accused person is presumed innocent until convicted in a court of law
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Recent Examples of convicted
Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
He was convicted of mail fraud and sentenced to a year in federal prison.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
Betty Broderick, who was convicted of murdering her ex-husband and his new wife in bed, died at 78.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 10 May 2026
Ramos said immigration law doesn’t allow a judge to consider military service as a mitigating factor if a person has been convicted of certain crimes.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty if Robinson, 23, is convicted.
—Arkansas Online, 10 May 2026
French was convicted in February of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and conspiracy to offer, pay, solicit and receive kickbacks.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Paul Flores, now 49, was convicted of first-degree murder in 2022 and sentenced to 25 years to life in prison, but Smart’s body has never been found.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
The same year, Russian authorities convicted schoolteacher Marc Fogel of drug smuggling after he was arrested for marijuana possession.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 May 2026
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Following a jury trial, Pasqual was also convicted of counts of injuring a spouse or partner, first-degree burglary and rape, according to court documents.
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026
He was convicted of mail fraud and sentenced to a year in federal prison.
—Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 10 May 2026
Betty Broderick, who was convicted of murdering her ex-husband and his new wife in bed, died at 78.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 10 May 2026
Ramos said immigration law doesn’t allow a judge to consider military service as a mitigating factor if a person has been convicted of certain crimes.
—Hanna Park, CNN Money, 10 May 2026
Prosecutors intend to seek the death penalty if Robinson, 23, is convicted.
—Arkansas Online, 10 May 2026
French was convicted in February of conspiracy to commit health care fraud and wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, and conspiracy to offer, pay, solicit and receive kickbacks.
—Raven Brunner, PEOPLE, 10 May 2026
Paul Flores, now 49, was convicted of first-degree murder in 2022 and sentenced to 25 years to life in prison, but Smart’s body has never been found.
—Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 10 May 2026
The same year, Russian authorities convicted schoolteacher Marc Fogel of drug smuggling after he was arrested for marijuana possession.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for convicted
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China’s excessive work culture became such a problem that it was condemned by the country’s top court in 2021.—
Jessie Yeung,
CNN Money,
10 May 2026
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Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari condemned the attack and offered condolences to the victims’ families in a statement.—
Riaz Khan,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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In February, a Hong Kong court sentenced Lai to 20 years in prison on charges of colluding with foreign forces.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
12 May 2026
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During the hearing, Evans accepted responsibility and was sentenced to five years, with two years to be served in custody and the remaining time on probation.—
Mason Leib,
ABC News,
12 May 2026
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The conservative-leaning New York Post has also reported Wahhaj was listed as an un-indicted co-conspirator in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
23 Oct. 2025
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Jenkinson, who faces two counts, is accused of threatening Andrew on Wednesday and another man on Tuesday.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
10 May 2026
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Ruben Flores, who was accused of helping to dispose of Smart’s remains, was found not guilty of being an accessory to the crime.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Patrick, a Republican who is the Texas lieutenant governor, repeatedly denounced a concept that is embedded in Supreme Court precedent.—
Peter Smith,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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Patrick, a Republican who is the Texas lieutenant governor, repeatedly denounced a concept that is embedded in Supreme Court precedent.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 May 2026
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As part of these efforts, the US has ousted Venezuela’s former leader, expanded the US embargo on Cuba, prosecuted senior Mexican officials with alleged cartel ties, and punished Costa Rican journalists for criticizing a Washington ally.—
Jeronimo Gonzalez,
semafor.com,
7 May 2026
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If lawmakers or their families are found guilty of insider trading, they should be punished and treated like any other criminal — exactly like the rest of us.—
Lucas Robinson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
7 May 2026
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Kirill Kaprizov spent so much time in the Avalanche crease Saturday, Bednar could’ve charged him rent.—
Sean Keeler,
Denver Post,
10 May 2026
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No remains were uncovered, but a month later, both Flores men were arrested and charged in connection with Smart’s murder.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
10 May 2026
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“Convicted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/convicted. Accessed 15 May. 2026.
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