witnesses

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The Met Police is appealing for any witnesses to the incident to come forward with information.

From BBC • May 18, 2026

They often involve hiring expert witnesses and performing forensic investigations, said Florida attorney Bill Scherer, who is representing the Seminole tribe in its lawsuit against Lennar.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026

Though Porter became well-known for her blunt questioning of witnesses in Congress, her brusque style has not translated to broad support in California’s 2026 governor’s race.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

"Therefore, several witnesses withdrew their testimony at the time, citing concerns about their children's future."

From BBC • May 13, 2026

At least one of the witnesses had since vanished, and White was convinced that, as one agent had noted in a report, such people were being “paid by suspects to go away and stay away.”

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann