in retaliation

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Freeman alleges the city of Riverside violated her rights by investigating her without due process in retaliation for her criticism of public officials.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026

When confronted with the allegations, she denied them and blamed her law clerk, claiming the clerk made it up in retaliation for a poor performance review.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

Stryker posted higher profit and sales in the first quarter, during which it was hit by a cyberattack that reportedly was in retaliation to the war in Iran.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

The judge left in place three claims against Baldoni, involving retaliation and aiding and abetting in retaliation, leaving those accusations for a trial in New York in May.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

All Jesuits were expelled from the Venetian Republic in retaliation.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin