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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

Macron and Merz "held lengthy and frequent discussions on ways to advance this project, which is important for European defence," the official said, speaking on condition of anonymity.

From Barron's • Jun. 8, 2026

I think the part I played is disturbing,” Rhys says, speaking over Zoom from his Brooklyn home, having recently wrapped Season 2 of “Presumed Innocent.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 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

Before this moment, he would not have described this eye as blind, strictly speaking, because he had no eyeball to even lack sight.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman