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The rift hurt some longstanding investigations because leaders of the old unit worried they wouldn’t receive recognition for enforcement actions in which they did all the work, according to people familiar with the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
To be more agreeable, one needs to care about how actions affect others.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 13, 2026
During his court case, prosecutors argued that McBride's actions had been motivated by "personal vindication", and that the way he gathered, stored and then leaked the documents endangered Australia's national security and foreign policy.
From BBC ● Aug. 13, 2026
The indictment, which allows prosecutors to skip California's preliminary hearing process, did not specify details on Reiner's alleged actions the night his parents died.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
She encouraged the young women under her command to think about the effects of their own actions.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
