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According to the lawsuit and subsequent discovery, they doctored a 911 report, stating that the call was unfounded and that no suspect was identified, omitting Williams’ identity.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2026

It also cited correspondence from 2025 stating an unnamed mayor’s office executive would like a “fresh fruit tray available to everyone in the mayor’s suite daily.”

From The Wall Street Journal • May 13, 2026

“He watched them for the shock value,” the file reads, stating he watched videos of this nature constantly from the ages of 10 to 16.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

Signatories include faith leaders from Christian, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh and Zoroastrian communities, with the letter stating "this country belongs to you as much as any of us".

From BBC • May 9, 2026

The class started the way all new classes start, with the stating of names.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel