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criminal

[krim-uh-nl] / ˈkrɪm ə nl /




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The Justice Department declined to comment on the criminal subpoenas or any related investigation.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

California families learned the Justice Department was pursuing their medical records only after NYU Langone Health disclosed it had received a criminal subpoena May 7 in Fort Worth, Texas.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

Some free speech groups have argued the issue should be addressed within existing laws under Canada's criminal code.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

“I never witnessed nor had any indication that Epstein was engaged in ongoing criminal conduct. I never went to his island, his ranch or his Florida home,” Gates said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Ellsberg had just become the first person in American history to face criminal charges for leaking government secrets to the press.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin




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