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investigation

[in-ves-ti-gay-shuhn] / ɪnˌvɛs tɪˈgeɪ ʃən /


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An investigation commissioned by Gov. Gavin Newsom found the Fire Department ignored multiple warnings that the Jan. 1 Lachman fire still was smoldering days before it exploded into the Palisades fire.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026

Frank Ferguson of the Crown Prosecution Service's Special Crime and Counter Terrorism Division said prosecutors "worked closely" with police to bring the charge and would continue to work alongside them as the investigation continued.

From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026

A U.A.E. spokesperson declined to comment on the attacker’s history in Oman “to avoid prejudging the outcome of the investigation or interfering with its course.”

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

Was Jane Doe regularly informed about the status of the investigation, what steps had been taken, and what would happen next?

From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2026

The judges found “quiet, gracious young women,” the spirits provided sound demonstrations, and the charges were dropped without further investigation.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock

State law requires students be told the criminal justice system uses a different standard of proof and evidence than its Title IX investigations, a Cornell spokeswoman said.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

The office itself is a product of the Watergate era, one of a number of changes aimed at shielding criminal investigations from White House influence.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026

An NHS spokesperson said "patient safety incident investigations should always be published, with any necessary redactions to protect patients' identities, while making sure the lessons and learning are clear".

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2026

County described its long-standing support of the county starting an ethics commission and compliance office and ensuring that it comes with true independence, transparency, sufficient funding and the authority to conduct investigations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Also they’re working out how they’ll conduct their investigations.

From "In the Time of the Butterflies" by Julia Alvarez




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