allege
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While the complaint against Alfozan does not allege spying activities, US Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton implied in a statement last week that the case had national security implications.
From Barron's ● Oct. 19, 2026
Police allege the 43-year-old woman - who hasn't been named - visited a chemical storage shed before returning to the staffroom where the curry was kept.
From BBC ● Oct. 15, 2026
The charges cover a period between 26 November 2024 and 21 May 2025 and allege conduct "in preparation for committing an offence of disclosing protected information" contrary to the act.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
To pay for the labor, inmates allege that individuals outside of the prison are depositing thousands of dollars into the commissary accounts of those waiting on the “Satisfy You” singer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Lyons did not allege race discrimination, but if he had, that claim would almost certainly have been a loser too.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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The complaint alleges Alfozan wanted to record what was being said behind those closed doors on an encrypted device wrapped in toilet paper.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 15, 2026
Doe’s complaint alleges that the university only temporarily suspended some of the men and that others “were afforded the opportunity to mitigate their conduct by submitting essays.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Now, responding to questions from the BBC, he alleges that Reut - who he refers to as "The Boss" - had "proposed the operation" in Monaco against Vadym Yermolayev.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
New York City alleges a conspiracy to file false personal injury lawsuits.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026
But if the defendant alleges new evidence that could lead to a different outcome in the case—or that undermines the reliability of the trial—there is typically a hearing.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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Police have said little about the alleged attacker's motive.
From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2026
In a written ruling, Mr Justice Birt said the claimants could have discovered the alleged deception before 2018.
From BBC ● Oct. 19, 2026
The Saudi royal repeatedly tried to recruit Alfozan, prosecutors alleged, but at the time he said he wouldn’t leave until his stock vested.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
On Thursday, Becerra held a news conference in downtown Los Angeles with Latino leaders and famed Mexican actor Eugenio Derbez urging voters to turn out despite alleged intimidation efforts by the Trump administration.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
The September skirmish took place during a council discussion over forming a human relations Commission, primarily to hear alleged incidents of race discrimination.
From "The Best of Enemies" by Osha Gray Davidson
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More than a dozen class-action lawsuits have been filed this year alleging private-credit managers artificially marked up their holdings to collect more fees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 19, 2026
A spokesperson for Bedfordshire Police advised people to be vigilant when approached by online accounts alleging to be public figures or friends.
From BBC ● Oct. 11, 2026
Dolly Parton’s estate is alleging that Bryan Seaver, the country icon’s nephew and former head of security, used a “no trespassing” sign and barbed wire to avoid being served legal documents.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 8, 2026
Joby filed a suit late last year alleging corporate espionage against Archer and George Kivork, a former Joby employee who left to work for Archer.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 7, 2026
In a statement to police, Garrett Tison’s attorney claimed she received a phone call from Mr. Tison alleging that guards refused to put him in isolation despite his complaints about receiving threats.
From "Dear Martin" by Nic Stone
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