sheriff

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The death of a three-year-old boy at a Glasgow hospital could have been avoided if an abnormal blood test result had been acted on sooner, a sheriff has ruled.

From BBC • May 5, 2026

“At the end of the day, you’re not going to hear me say, ‘I was elected sheriff, I can do whatever I want,’” Martinez said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The Journal said Wednesday’s announcement follows an aggressive lobbying push External link by advocates including a cannabis CEO, a Florida sheriff, and a member of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club.

From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026

They were finally removed from their camp last October during an early morning operation involving police, immigration officers and sheriff officers.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

The sheriff swore in extra deputies, passed out rifles, and sent the men to patrol company boundaries.

From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell