Gale, 25, has said she fears retribution for coming forward.

Even in his absence, those other killers would fear retribution.

This poses a huge security problem as the officers fear retribution if they take action.

Johnson got under the skin of many white Americans and some blacks, too, who feared retribution.

They now feared retribution, were the island to remain in Swedish hands.

The town now feared retribution by the imperial army, who were at the walls.

Only those involved in the massacre of countless thousands have to fear retribution, the Government said.

Now, after so many deaths, it must also fear retribution.

By the end of the month, the rogue no longer feared retribution from the authorities.

Yet teachers critical of the system are afraid to be identified, telling a reporter that they fear retribution.