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Veteran attorney and education activist Virgil Roberts questioned the board’s action unless members have information that has not been made public — which, he added, seems unlikely given the secrecy of the federal investigation.

From Los Angeles Times

The BBC asked Drone to Home and James about all of these matters, and he responded by disputing the claims and threatening the corporation with legal action.

From BBC

Over the years, the franchise has see-sawed between focusing on terror and high-octane action, with mixed results.

From BBC

When the initial verdict dropped last year, environmental defenders rallied around Greenpeace, denouncing the verdict as a chilling attack on climate action around the globe.

From Barron's

"This action sets a dangerous precedent. It chills private companies' ability to engage frankly with the government about appropriate uses of their technology," Givens added.

From Barron's