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If convicted, the defendants face a maximum statutory penalty of five years in prison and a $250,000 fine for each count of conspiracy.
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In court, that dispute may turn on statutory text, agency authority and administrative procedure.
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This proposed constitutional amendment was placed on the ballot by the California Legislature.
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In a 6-3 ruling split along ideological lines, the Supreme Court determined that federal caps on coordinated spending between candidates and political parties violate constitutional free speech protections.
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Families, educators and advocates described barriers to accessing proper support and services.
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Heat this severe can affect anyone without proper cooling or hydration, according to the weather service.
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Instead of scoring points, Richard was more focused on making the right defensive rotation, making passes and boxing out.
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But this should be guided and individualized by the right expert in terms of counseling and determining both the risks and benefits of sports based on the cardiac diagnosis and type of sport engaged in by the athlete.
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Police are investigating the incident as a justifiable homicide, according to the release.
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Detectives were investigating the incident as a justifiable homicide, police said.
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“De jure.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/de%20jure. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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