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inquest

[in-kwest] / ˈɪn kwɛst /


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An inquest into whether police contributed to Nowak's death will open in front of a jury in September 2027, officials announced Thursday.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

A jury inquest into Nowak's death next year will look at whether any "act or omission by a police officer" caused or contributed to his death in Southampton.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

However, an inquest heard there was no evidence the delays contributed to the death of Chiedza Nyanjowa after she got into difficulties on Formby Beach, Merseyside, on 25 May.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

The inquest heard it took 15 minutes to raise help and Chiedza was unconscious by the time members of the public pulled from the water.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2026

Jan came to the stand and said what he had said at the inquest.

From "Native Son" by Richard Wright




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