sex crime
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of sex crime
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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A North Carolina man formerly involved with the Boy Scouts was arrested for sex crimes involving a minor, with police saying he may have been targeting children for over 40 years through the organization.
From Fox News
Her name became a rallying cry for lawmakers and advocates to transform the prosecution of sex crimes involving those in uniform.
From Seattle Times
On her website, Becker describes herself as a former prosecutor in Michigan who is a “powerhouse” at defending people accused of sex crimes.
From Seattle Times
Kelly was arrested in 2019 and is being tried on racketeering charges alleging he ran a criminal enterprise to commit sex crimes against women and underage girls.
From Fox News
The disgraced media mogul is currently serving a 23-year prison sentence for sex crimes in New York.
From Fox News
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