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subpoena

[suh-pee-nuh, suhb-] / səˈpi nə, səb- /




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The committee's Republican chairman, James Comer, wrote in a subpoena letter that they are investigating the "possible mismanagement" of the Epstein investigation and compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act.

From BBC • May 29, 2026

State officials are investigating that deal, including a subpoena from the California Energy Commission seeking details about the payout.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2026

So far NYU Langone Health is the only hospital system to publicly disclose its receipt of the subpoena, done in compliance with New York’s shield law that requires disclosure within 30 days.

From Salon • May 22, 2026

Instead, it went to O’Connor’s court, in Fort Worth, Texas, and asked him for an order to enforce the subpoena.

From Slate • May 19, 2026

“Sheriff wants me to be ready to testify. I got a subpoena today.”

From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe




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