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How to use the word victim in a Sentence?

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Narcissist: a person who is more confident than other people think he should be. Narcissism: a mental disorder that prevents one from reaching the celebrated status of victim.

– Nicolas Martin, www.iatrogenic.org

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1 year ago

The stand your ground action, under the laws of Missouri, are completely inapplicable to this case, because there has been no conversation, not from the suspect, not from the victim and not from law enforcement, that Ralph Yarl, at 16 years old, ever posed a threat to this shooter.

– Lee Merritt

Found on CNN
1 year ago

This bill is a victim’s rights bill. We want to believe in our justice system. Our justice system can’t be halted by one individual. We need consensus, collaboration, deliberation to take place, and that was halted by one individual in our case.

– Tony Montalto

Found on CNN
1 year ago

I’m grateful to our dedicated career prosecutors and victims’ counselors who tried this case. They worked hard to make a complete and accurate presentation of the facts to the jury, our hearts continue to break for the Foster family. We hope this verdict brings closure and peace to the victim’s family.

– Travis County

Found on CNN
1 year ago

This sham deal does not even pay for most victims’ medical bills, medical costs alone can range from $140,000 to more than $1.4 million per victim for ovarian cancer cases. The costs for mesothelioma are even higher.

– Jason Itkin

Found on CNN
1 year ago

Tonight, our State grieves the death of another member of the law enforcement community — one who, when called upon, ran toward danger in aide of a female victim and her two small children.

– Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall

Found on CNN
1 year ago

He and his wife began screaming and splashing water at the animal, the victim’s wife grabbed a flashlight and shined it on the animal, which they then identified as a mountain lion.

– Colorado Parks and Wildlife

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1 year ago

That suspect vehicle then began shooting at that victim vehicle, striking multiple juveniles.

– Byron Thomas

Found on CNN
1 year ago

We have fought hard for the truth and the world now knows what we have known all along, that Jared truly was an innocent victim, we’re also still angry – angry that they were walking free while we were grappling with the reality that Jared wouldn’t be here for any future memories, vacations or tender moments with our kids.

– Kirsten Bridegan

Found on CNN
1 year ago

My priority in this case – and in every case I’ve prosecuted in my 25-year career – has been justice for the victim, however, it has become clear that the best way I can ensure justice is served in this case is to step down so that the prosecution can focus on the evidence and the facts, which clearly show a complete disregard for basic safety protocols led to the death of Halyna Hutchins.

– Andrea Reeb

Found on CNN
1 year ago

We use crime scene DNA and its analysis to develop a profile, we then use publicly accessible databases and information to identify potential relatives of a suspect or of the victim.

– Thomas Sobocinski

Found on CNN
1 year ago

The victim was reportedly knocked unconscious from the fall and was swept into the ocean by the waves, witnesses lost sight of the victim and the rescue operation later transitioned into a likely recovery operation.

– Oregon State Police

Found on CNN
1 year ago

It appears in this case that they’re not particularly happy with the agreement, because obviously, if you’re the victim, or you’re the descendant of a victim, you really want the perpetrator to be held accountable, it’s not just about money.

– Lauren Richardson

Found on CNN
1 year ago

We were a victim of a teleconference or Zoom hijacking and we are trying to understand what we need to do going forward to prevent this from ever happening again. It is an incident we deeply regret, we have had various programs and this is something that we have never had happen to us.

– Brent Tjarks

Found on CNN
1 year ago

The victim that was shot today is a pillar of our community here at Beit El. He has been a dear member for many years.

– Beit El

Found on CNN
1 year ago

As a homicide prosecutor, I went into court all the time with victims of horrific violence – often times, sexual violence – and I know from those experiences, just how important the interaction between the judge on the bench and the victim of the crimes is.

– Michael Delaney

Found on CNN
1 year ago

The audience for them is quite broad, look at [Prince] Harry’s memoir, for example. You’re going to have royal watchers and supporters who are probably an older demographic reading the book, as well as potentially younger readers who are interested in Harry and Meghan’s story or their philanthropic endeavors. Obviously, a certain level of interest in the memoirist’s area of focus – whether they’re an actor, or an athlete, a trauma victim, or a royal – is going to have an impact on whether a reader picks up the book, but I think it’s less important than for other categories or genres.

– Rutger Bruining

Found on CNN
1 year ago

I don’t want to be viewed as the victim. You know, I’ve survived. And because of Nikki Haley, I’m thriving. I’m here. I’m speaking for her. And I really believe in her campaign.

– Cindy Warmbier

Found on CNN
1 year ago

You can’t even imagine the horror that the victim’s family is going through, as well as the perpetrator’s family.

– Tim Alexander

Found on CNN
1 year ago

If you feel you are or might be a victim, please don’t let this case put you off asking for help.

– Michaela Kerr

Found on CNN
1 year ago

I’m a victim of circumstances, my parents were Latino, so it’s George Anthony Devolder-Santos, commonly known as Anthony.

– George Santos

Found on CNN
1 year ago

When you walk away from a true crime story, it should be with a certain amount of reverence for the victim.

– Bobbi Miller

Found on CNN
1 year ago

Can someone please explain why your entertainment is so much more important than … what a victim’s family wants? there are so many crimes committed (where) victims don’t get the type of recognition and attention and media coverage they literally need to get solved. For some reason, (other) victims’ families are getting re-victimized, and put through trauma they need to deal with all over again.

– Brooke Preston

Found on CNN
1 year ago

Or( we saw) the police officer using Hertfordshire Police/AP status within the family courts to undermine her access to her own children. certainly if anyone’s a victim of a police officer, they’re going to be extremely fearful of coming forward.

– Even Wistrich

Found on CNN
1 year ago

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