lied

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In September 2025, after a law clerk reported misconduct to the chief district court judge, Ross initially lied about it.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

“Really where the pain comes in for people is feeling like they’re being lied to or manipulated,” Burke said.

From MarketWatch • May 23, 2026

She then lied to cover up her actions.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

Two years later, Guardiola said he would walk away from City if he felt the club's hierarchy had ever lied to him.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

“Jarvis found this. He knows I’ve lied to him. He’s threatening to arrest me. We have to solve this thing now!”

From "The Bletchley Riddle" by Ruta Sepetys and Steve Sheinkin