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investigation

[in-ves-ti-gey-shuhn] / ɪnˌvɛs tɪˈgeɪ ʃən /


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Six weeks after a complaint was filed, prosecutors dropped the case and launched an investigation into “irregularities” and bias in the way evidence was presented against Konnech, the D.A.’s office said in a 2022 statement.

From Los Angeles Times

Prosecutors say that, according to initial investigations, the likely cause of the fire was sparklers on champagne bottles being carried "too close to the ceiling".

From BBC

The likely cause of the fire was sparklers on champagne bottles being carried too close to the ceiling, a preliminary investigation of how the fire began found.

From BBC

When the investigation focused on Ford, the podcast called the Henry Ford museum for assistance.

From The Wall Street Journal

He said police detectives haven’t yet spoken with the agent involved to get his version of events due to protocols on how deadly force investigations are conducted with federal law enforcement officers.

From Los Angeles Times