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a formal recommendation by a former employer to a potential future employer describing the person's qualifications and dependability

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Brendan Rodgers provided a glowing character reference for Jerome Sinclair

Mature, intelligent and a 'nice bloke' - Sinclair is a great fit; THE AGENDA: Former Liverpool boss handed Jerome Sinclair a glowing character reference

"You looked up to your friend so much you were prepared to put a character reference like that."

'I had no idea my friend was doing anything wrong'

Morrison failed to send the SIA a character reference or sworn oath and no further action was made to his application.

Bouncer found guilty of working without licence; suspended prison sentence for man described as volatile and aggressive

Helen Hogben, mitigating, said his actions were "out of character" and he had been described in a character reference as "brutally honest".

Police officer sacked for misconduct

The character reference described the petty thief as a good businessman and a respected member of the community.

I was just a patsy in fraud con, claims thief; Brothers kept me drunk so I wouldn't ask questions

"The issue is I feel I was personally duped into providing a character reference on the basis of a complaint had been made about a nursing home from a relative that would not let an issue drop.

Misconduct charges for three care home nurses

That a "conservative" Republican would conscript the ghost of a homosexual activist as a character reference tellingly illustrates where we are as a society.

Unmentionable vice goes mainstream: homosexuality's rapid rise from unmentionable vice to celebrated minority status is part of a campaign to subvert Judeo-Christian culture. (Cover Story: Culture War)

With this partnership, anyone using a WAP-enabled mobile device can tap into RepCheck's database for an on-the-spot character reference or background check to "help individuals make well-informed decisions to either move forward with confidence, or steer clear of a potentially unsavory character," said the company's founder and CEO, Andrew Maltin.

Shady Character? Check it Out

Former Baggies manager Alan Pardew delivered a character reference in support of Rodriguez.

Jay must wait for race hearing verdict

I recall being asked some years ago to write a character reference for someone who was facing major legal proceedings, and as I knew them they thought such a reference from the deputy leader would stand them in good stead.

Sue Lent does not represent my views; FEEDBACK

PEER Sayeeda Warsi is among those to provide a character reference for former editor Andy Coulson.

Baroness backing in Coulson trial

ezra nawi, 60, was convicted in an Israeli court of raping a 15-year-old boy, but in 1997 norris sent letters giving him a glowing character reference.

ex-lover shuns 'president' norris

Despite a glowing character reference from Ringo's widow Donna, it is Libby who lands her in it.

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Nicolas Anelka - who received a subsequent character reference from (get this) John Terry - was sent home.

NOT ALL GLOOM FOR LES MISERABLES

And if Eriksson wants a character reference to put before the Real board, he need look no further than Beckham to provide one.

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