probe
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The criminal probe was a significant escalation in the yearslong effort to police serial pollution offenses by Virginia-based Southern Coal and dozens of affiliated mining operations controlled by the family.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
But in recent months, as prosecutors battled the Justice companies in court over subpoenas for records, the Office of the Deputy Attorney General shut down the probe.
From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026
The Gates Foundation has launched its own probe into its Epstein ties that is being handled by the law firm WilmerHale, according to people familiar with the probe.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026
Police Scotland confirmed that the matter had been raised with the force - but later said it was not taking further action because the matter had already been investigated as part of the Murrell probe.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
Even by day, he had to probe his way around.
From "Abel's Island" by William Steig
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