subpoena

Example Sentences

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The Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach sued the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office in 2024 over refusals to comply with a whistleblower complaint subpoena.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Rather than fight it, Smith’s team simply abandoned its subpoena attempt, suggesting it knew there was a problem.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

A justice department spokesperson described the subpoena as "completely unnecessary".

From BBC • Mar. 17, 2026

In a statement shared with several outlets, the Department of Justice called the subpoena “completely unnecessary.”

From Salon • Mar. 17, 2026

When Walter received a subpoena from Karen Kelly's husband to testify at a hearing where the Kellys would be fighting over their children's custody, he knew it was going to cause him serious problems.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson