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Deng, a 26-year veteran of the department, was pronounced dead at an area hospital a short time later.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 29, 2026

Within a short time of speaking to this man, dozens more people came forward, many showing similar phone pictures.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

Reiner was originally represented by celebrity attorney Alan Jackson, who left the case a short time later.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Platner for a short time attended The Hotchkiss School, a boarding school in Connecticut, but says he was soon kicked out for failing to attend class.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 6, 2026

But for a short time at least, we would all live like normal people again.

From "Prisoner B-3087" by Alan Gratz




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