dismissed

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The Justice companies believe the government’s criminal investigation was based primarily on Fowler’s claims, which Ruby dismissed as the allegations of a “disgruntled” former employee.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

The Orange County district attorney’s office had originally charged Jennings in connection to the shooting but dismissed the case to allow for the federal case to proceed, according to the Justice Department.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

"I asked Jeffrey about it and he just dismissed it."

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

But Messina dismissed BPM's offer as "more of a declaration of love than an offer".

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

When the rest had been dismissed, the General distributed typewritten forms among us and instructed us to present them at the administration barracks at 9:00.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom