alleged
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The captain questioned Brown’s handling of the takeoff and Brown responded in a way the captain alleged was threatening, according to National Transportation Safety Board documents.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
The Brown indictment says that Su, the Stratos owner, had also worked with Duggan, whose charges concern alleged events before Su’s 2014 arrest.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 24, 2026
Portuguese authorities have refused France’s request to extradite him, saying the alleged crimes were committed on Portuguese territory.
From Barron's • May 23, 2026
One of the candidates who went on to win in Streatham St Leonard's ward in Lambeth, Saiqa Ali, had been suspended by the Green Party prior to the election over alleged antisemitic social media posts.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
Cops arrested and released the alleged shooter after he lodged a claim of self-defense.
From "How It Went Down" by Kekla Magoon
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Twelve Angry Men
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"To Kill a Mockingbird" by Harper Lee, Chapters 26–31
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