killing

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That same year, he and his deputies were photographed kneeling and speaking with protesters in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd, an action he has since recast as praying.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

Vescovi told Moss the killing looked like self-defense.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

The federal trial of Luigi Mangione in the killing of healthcare CEO Brian Thompson has been delayed further to January 2027, according to court documents filed on Thursday.

From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026

He said in a social media post addressed directly to Bondi: "We can't delay any longer, it's killing our reputation and credibility."

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

I searched for the name of H. G. Burt, the suspect in W. W. Vaughan’s killing.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann