sex offender
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sex offender
First recorded in 1910–15
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Last week, the Bulwark reported that one of his campaign ads featured Ramaswamy meeting with a registered sex offender.
From Slate ● Oct. 20, 2026
Senate nominee, Michael Whatley, for his ties to Harvey West Jr., a GOP donor and convicted sex offender whom Whatley repeatedly elevated to top posts within the state Republican Party.
From Salon ● Sep. 21, 2026
His wife, Queen Mette-Marit, came under scrutiny when it was revealed she had maintained a three-year friendship with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, for which she publicly apologised.
From BBC ● Sep. 5, 2026
Registered sex offender Rene Campos fell short of the necessary votes in his bid to run for Central Valley Council.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 2, 2026
The Gates Foundation has retained law firm WilmerHale to review its ties to the late sex offender, and its findings are expected this summer.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
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