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Detective Peter Doomanis of the Los Angeles Police Department said in his declaration, filed with Carpenter's petition, that he believes the man has "developed a disturbing and irrational fixation on petitioner".

From BBC Jun. 2, 2026

The petitioner, listed as the Los Angeles Turf Club, seeks that the 3X3 wager be deemed legal for concluded races as it is with live races.

From Los Angeles Times Jan. 20, 2026

The petitioner on Tuesday is First Choice, which runs five pro-life pregnancy centers.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 1, 2025

“It is highly, highly unusual to be seeking detention of a petitioner given the factual record of today,” Judge Michael Farbiarz said on Friday.

From Salon Jun. 20, 2025

Dany found herself glancing at them as yet another petitioner droned on and on.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin




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