John Doe
Example Sentences
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Last week, Rana’s lawyers filed a lawsuit in New York state court using the pseudonym John Doe.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 6, 2026
John Doe 1 “experienced humiliation, emotional distress and ongoing fear for his safety and dignity.”
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025
The hospital admitted him under a name the English-speaking world has used for centuries when a legal name can’t be verified: John Doe.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 15, 2025
The perpetrators are usually identified in the lawsuits as some variation on John Doe, with few identifying details.
From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2025
“Can you do a quick computer check for a John Doe at the adult detention center?” the officer asked.
From "Healer of the Water Monster" by Brian Young
