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investigation

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


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No cause of death in the teen's case has been announced, with authorities only saying for months that they were treating the case as a death investigation.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

The singer had been the target of a Los Angeles County criminal jury investigation into Hernandez’s death since November.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

He has also said he intends to stay on as governor until the Justice Department investigation is cleared.

From Barron's • Apr. 16, 2026

Prolonging the Justice Department’s investigation could delay Senate approval of his successor and revive investor angst over the central bank’s independence.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

Nothing came of the investigation and no additional indictment was handed down.

From "Endgame" by Frank Brady




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