affidavit

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The affidavit describes what prosecutors call a “pervasive pattern of self-dealing,” including allegations that Davis directed city contracts to collective impact while sharing finances with Spingola.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2026

During an interview at the scene of the crash, Woods was "sweating profusely" and his movements were "lethargic and slow", an officer wrote in the arrest affidavit released on Tuesday.

From BBC • Mar. 31, 2026

An absentee voter would send in a copy of an ID, or else an affidavit that it can’t be obtained after “reasonable efforts.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

According to the affidavit, Grillo talked to the witness about the effects of Duarte’s kidnapping on her pending lawsuit.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

Someone who could sign an affidavit swearing to my name and nationality and religion.

From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron