They were victimized because of their religion. victimized by a confidence man with a slick story
Recent Examples on the WebAs the victim in this case, Mr. Henley has once again been victimized by this unjust outcome.—David Browne, Rolling Stone, 6 Mar. 2024 Yolo County Sheriff Tom Lopez said businesses and retailers have become increasingly victimized while many law enforcement agencies are spread thin due to rising violent crime and difficulty with staffing and recruiting of peace officers.—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacramento Bee, 5 Mar. 2024 Fifteen people victimized by Valdez, including the Florida college students, have been identified by law enforcement, according to the sentencing memo.—Julia Marnin, Miami Herald, 4 Mar. 2024 Scottsdale chief addresses concerned residents The meeting was held at a church in north Scottsdale just underneath McDowell Mountain foothill homes like the DC ranch neighborhood, which has been victimized.—The Arizona Republic, 28 Feb. 2024 The risk of being victimized probably won’t deter many teens, if any, from sharing photos and videos digitally.—Jon Healey, Los Angeles Times, 26 Feb. 2024 The suit alleges many other drivers were similarly victimized.—Jeff McDonald, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Feb. 2024 The first, of course, was the song’s reason for being: to save the lives of Ethiopians victimized by famine.—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 29 Jan. 2024 In the crime procedural’s season 21 premiere, Valderrama’s character, former lone-wolf agent Nick Torres, copped to the murder of his family’s childhood tormenter after learning the man was victimizing another mother and son.—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 12 Feb. 2024
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