law enforcement

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As NBC News and others reported, the announcement took some in law enforcement by surprise because the investigation was still ongoing and “there were still people being rounded up on a sealed federal case.”

From Slate • Jun. 19, 2026

While no cause of death was given, police said that “no foul play is suspected,” and that law enforcement found his body while performing a welfare check.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026

Denying subpoenas for records related to law enforcement actions goes against state law, court rulings and the wishes of county voters, according to Hans Johnson, chair of the Civilian Oversight Commission.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 17, 2026

"Miss Ayinde's plan was to help law enforcement and now she's there in the dock," said her barrister Jonathan Lennon KC who had sought unsuccessfully to have his client's case thrown out of court.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

Luckily, USA Fencing officials and my management team took the matter seriously right away and took it to the highest levels of law enforcement.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad