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inquest

[in-kwest] / ˈɪn kwɛst /


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The FA told Newsbeat it supported the coroner throughout the inquest and is "reviewing their findings and recommendations".

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

A jury inquest is set to be held next year investigating the broader circumstances of the death.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

He stressed it was important Nowak's family be able to scrutinise the events of that night and participate in any proceedings and an inquest would allow such scrutiny - for them and the public.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

An inquest into whether police contributed to Nowak's death will open in front of a jury in September 2027, officials announced Thursday.

From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026

Mathis, the Big Hill Trading Company owner and the guardian of Anna Brown and her mother, was a member of the inquest into Brown’s murder that failed to turn up the bullet.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann




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