aiding and abetting
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formal
: helping and encouraging
She is charged with aiding and abetting the thief in his getaway.
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Manuel Valenzuela, 35, pleaded guilty last November to one count of conspiracy to transport aliens, three counts of bringing aliens into the United States for financial gain and one count of aiding and abetting.
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2 July 2026
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Michael Sinkewicz,
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2 July 2026
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“Aiding and abetting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/aiding%20and%20abetting. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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