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inquest

[in-kwest] / ˈɪn kwɛst /


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A 16-year-old boy who died after getting into difficulty in a lake during the recent heatwave could not swim, an inquest has heard.

From BBC • Jun. 9, 2026

A full inquest into the death of Nowak is due to open at Winchester Coroner's Court with a jury on 20 September 2027.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

An inquest into whether police contributed to Nowak's death will open in front of a jury in September 2027, officials announced Thursday.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

An inquest jury will consider whether "any act or omission by police officers" or delay in treatment caused or contributed to the death of Henry Nowak.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

At the inquest, while Mollie seemed eager to answer every question, to make sure that nothing was missed, the justice of the peace and the jurors asked her barely anything.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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