allege
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In a case still winding through court, federal officials allege the men spent nearly 10 years manufacturing false crime reports as part of a visa-fraud scheme.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
Prosecutors also allege the defendants had prior knowledge of the Col Ma'aji's "treasonable act", but failed to inform authorities.
From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026
The SEC didn’t allege he defrauded anyone, or that a single investor lost money buying the stock he sold.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
Among other complaints, detainees there allege systemic medical neglect and inadequate food and water.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 14, 2026
Lyons did not allege race discrimination, but if he had, that claim would almost certainly have been a loser too.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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