dismissal

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In that brief, Solicitor General D. John Sauer said the government had “determined in its prosecutorial discretion that dismissal of this criminal case is in the interests of justice.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

"The rise of AI deepfakes and the dismissal of real footage are two sides of the same coin," said Sofia Rubinson, of misinformation watchdog NewsGuard.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

In 2023, Donner filed a lawsuit in a Washington, D.C., court that contended his dismissal was linked to several instances in which he challenged the veracity of the network’s coverage.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2026

The women who got in touch shared deeply personal insights into their condition, as well as medical records, photos, treatment information, and even in one case a dismissal letter.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Neylan ordered him fired again, and this time the dismissal stuck.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik