subpoena
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The astronomical cost of tickets, a subpoena over ticket practices, criticism of Fifa over hotel bookings and transport prices have dogged the build-up.
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026
One subpoena sought records for p-card transactions linked to Mayor Derrick Henry, including a $1,121 charge at Hotel President in Budapest, where he spoke at a 2023 summit aimed at fostering closer U.S.-Hungary ties.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 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
The hospital’s receipt of a grand jury subpoena suggests that the DOJ has launched a criminal investigation into providers, which introduces the possibility of future jail time, prosecution and even charges.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
If the request for subpoena power was commonplace, the circumstances were not.
From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel
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