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“I’ve never heard of that happening before,” said former federal prosecutor Rick Mountcastle, speaking generally about DOJ protocols.

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

In addition to teaching and writing, he enjoyed golfing, horseback riding, fighting City Hall over an environmental issue, volunteering in soup kitchens and speaking to youth organizations, according to his bio.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

"I'm not afraid of speaking up when it's needed," she added.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

Rev McCartney acknowledged that the pair had not got on, but said that was not why he was speaking out.

From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026

“Scientifically speaking, Duane,” she would say, “all good things happen on a Thursday. It’s just basic physics.”

From "The Very, Very Far North" by Dan Bar-el