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He was released after being arraigned on the unlawful entry charge, but in August of 2025, he failed to appear for a status hearing, the documents show.

From BBC • May 25, 2026

Judiciary sent the subpoena after Mr. Worthington’s lawyer said his client wouldn’t voluntarily appear for a transcribed interview, according to a letter to Mr. Worthington from committee Chairman Jim Jordan and subcommittee Chair Darrell Issa.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Operators were drowning in imagery, searching frame by frame for objects of interest that might appear for only a moment before vanishing.

From Barron's • Apr. 5, 2026

Asylum seekers with pending applications are in the country legally, but under federal law, failing to appear for a hearing can result in a deportation order.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

The stories Isaac told Campbell did not appear for many years.

From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis




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