charges
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While the City Council has no power to bring criminal charges, it can issue subpoenas forcing the companies to turn over documents—an authority it has rarely, if ever, used on a private firm.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026
A man who was hailed a hero for disarming one of the Bondi Beach shooters in December has had assault charges against him dropped by police.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Australian police dropped assault charges on Wednesday against a man lauded for his bravery during last year's mass shooting at Bondi Beach.
From Barron's ● Aug. 12, 2026
The Service Prosecuting Authority advised there was a realistic prospect of conviction for battery if charges were made within a time limit of six months.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026
Heart pounding, I flew to check on my charges.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
