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Recent Examples of self-incrimination
During his testimony, Seeger bravely refused to invoke his Fifth Amendment privilege against self-incrimination.
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Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
Since before Trump was inaugurated Jan. 20, immigrant advocacy groups in Chicago have been trying to educate community members on their rights, for example that constitutional protections against self-incrimination apply to all people on U.S. soil, including undocumented immigrants.
—Peter Breen, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Patel invoked his 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination during his appearance, Booker said.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2025
The right to remain silent has its origins in the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which protects against self-incrimination.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 26 Nov. 2024
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Thomas Doherty, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
Since before Trump was inaugurated Jan. 20, immigrant advocacy groups in Chicago have been trying to educate community members on their rights, for example that constitutional protections against self-incrimination apply to all people on U.S. soil, including undocumented immigrants.
—Peter Breen, Chicago Tribune, 9 Feb. 2025
Patel invoked his 5th Amendment right against self-incrimination during his appearance, Booker said.
—Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 30 Jan. 2025
The right to remain silent has its origins in the Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which protects against self-incrimination.
—Evan Mealins, The Tennessean, 26 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for self-incrimination
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And while the official declaration depends on indicators such as GDP, employment figures and economic activity, CFOs are already preparing.—
Megan Poinski,
Forbes.com,
20 May 2025
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The declaration enables Washington County to expedite emergency response efforts and request resources from the state and federal government.—
Miceala Morano,
Arkansas Online,
20 May 2025
Noun
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In the following months, Fred confessed – then recanted his confession – to several of the murders at different moments in the investigation.—
Monica Mercuri,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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An alleged confession on Instagram After weeks laying groundwork, prosecutor Kristine Bradley introduced an Instagram exchange between Melly and a man known as Peezy Gambino.—
Grethel Aguila,
Miami Herald,
12 May 2025
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In one pilot hotel in Fort Lauderdale, a simple affirmation poster placed inside an elevator led to an unscripted guest reaction that struck a chord.—
Jeff Fromm,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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Oh and lots of affirmation of her value and your love and appreciation.—
Emily St. Martin,
Oc Register,
9 May 2025
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Some of the assertions have generated confusion, leaving key U.S. tax concepts insufficiently addressed.—
Virginia La Torre Jeker,
Forbes.com,
17 May 2025
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The police verified Jenna’s assertion that the tank had been empty all along, but for some reason, no one had thought to check whether the valve had been opened.—
Max Gao,
Variety,
16 May 2025
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The coaching staff’s insistence on sticking with Freddy Gaudreau and Gus Nyquist on the third line was curious.—
Michael Russo,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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As does the slightly pushy insistence that guests provide gifts—even if there is no indication of any kind of in-person celebration.—
Elisabeth Sherman,
Parents,
14 May 2025
Noun
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Martin Makary, appointed by President Donald Trump to head the FDA, mentioned the microbiome at his Senate confirmation hearing in March.—
David Hilzenrath,
Miami Herald,
21 May 2025
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Experts say the tattoos offer no confirmation of any allegiance to Tren de Aragua or other Venezuelan gangs.—
Eduardo Cuevas,
USA Today,
21 May 2025
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Orsolya is apparently wracked with feelings of complicity, though the film, which is made up mainly of extended shots of her conversations with other people, questions the sincerity of her self-reproach against a backdrop of ethnic tension and neoliberal sprawl in Romania.—
Beatrice Loayza,
New York Times,
21 Feb. 2025
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Amanda’s self-reproach expresses a depressed national mood.—
Armond White,
National Review,
10 Apr. 2024
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How to get into Epic Universe early Guests staying at any of Universal Orlando's 11 hotels get up to an hour of early admission at select parks.—
Eve Chen,
USA Today,
16 May 2025
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Innovation is the cost of admission, not a differentiator.—
Rosalba Carandente,
Forbes.com,
15 May 2025
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“Self-incrimination.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/self-incrimination. Accessed 24 May. 2025.
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