investigation
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Det Ch Insp Phil Clarke said the victim's family had "conducted themselves with remarkable dignity and patience" throughout the investigation and trial.
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
The investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s abduction is a tragic tale of bad luck and bad calls.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 8, 2026
The caller said they were a member of 764, according to a source familiar with the investigation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
McDonnell said Flores’ complaint triggered an investigation into 18 other officers, all but one of whom faced sustained disciplinary complaints.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026
I thought Camille and I were the brains of this investigation, but Andre is proving me wrong.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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However, GPs and doctors in the wider NHS are more sceptical, with NHS England warning that the popularity of these scans is leading to more "over-diagnosis, unnecessary investigations and avoidable anxiety".
From BBC ● Aug. 8, 2026
Alongside a history of campaign finance investigations, Ogles can be a jerk.
From Slate ● Aug. 8, 2026
The FBI has opened more than 500 investigations related to the group, she said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
Federal investigations can carry on for years before prosecutors decide whether to press charges or simply close the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
“However, the Oakland Police Department cannot comment on pending investigations, nor can it subvert the rule of law in this city.”
From "Anger Is a Gift" by Mark Oshiro
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