culpable negligence
Americannoun
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In June, a jury in a criminal trial cleared Mr Peterson of 11 charges including felony child neglect, culpable negligence and perjury.
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2023
He added that prosecutors also face a daunting task in trying to convince the six jurors and four alternates that Mr. Peterson is guilty of culpable negligence.
From New York Times ● Jun. 7, 2023
Prosecutors would have to prove that Potter acted with recklessness or culpable negligence if they are to win a conviction on the manslaughter charges she faces.
From Washington Times ● Dec. 17, 2021
They have to prove recklessness or culpable negligence in order to win a conviction on the manslaughter charges.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 16, 2021
Lord Carlisle cannot escape the charge of culpable negligence for having permitted these vessels in the first place to leave Jamaica.
From The Buccaneers in the West Indies in the XVII Century by Haring, Clarence Henry
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