affidavit

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According to the affidavit, her nephew, William Robbins, who lived in the house, was in his bedroom that night when he heard a loud bang.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 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

“I’ve got an affidavit here,” the sheriff pressed on, pulling it free of his shirt pocket.

From "Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel" by David Guterson