subpoena
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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
By rendering the subpoena a nullity, McElroy left O’Connor nothing to enforce, making his earlier order toothless.
From Slate • May 19, 2026
It was a subpoena, aimed at Verizon Wireless.
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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