inquest
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Kris Harrison declined to attend the inquest to give evidence, but in written statements said the gun just "went off" as he lifted it out of a case to show his daughter.
From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026
An inquest looking into how he died found that a failure to spot the signs of a cardiac arrest contributed to his death, as nobody attempted to perform CPR or use a defibrillator on him.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
An inquest jury will consider whether "any act or omission by police officers" or delay in treatment caused or contributed to the death of Henry Nowak.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
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
“Look here, Colonel Julyan,” he said, “there’s no sense in beating about the bush. The reason why I’m here is that I’m not satisfied with the verdict given at the inquest this afternoon.”
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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The Great Gatsby
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And Then There Were None
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The Picture of Dorian Gray
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