alleged

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A representative for the Alameda County district attorney’s office on Saturday said the office was in the process of evaluating “whether any alleged criminal conduct occurred” in the agency’s Bay Area jurisdiction.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on March 4 that the U.S. had killed the head of an Iranian unit behind an alleged plot to assassinate President Trump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

Among its claims, the county alleged the oil companies engaged in a conspiracy to mislead the public and violated consumer protection rules by mischaracterizing the dangers of their products.

From Salon • Apr. 10, 2026

In a statement the church said it took safeguarding very seriously and that "the alleged inappropriate behaviour of a staff member in 2024 was thoroughly investigated".

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

“First Daughter Zoe DuForte and alleged Chosen One Tyran Porter were also brought in, accused of aiding Mr. Blake,” the original reporter says.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas