subpoena
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California families learned the Justice Department was pursuing their medical records only after NYU Langone Health disclosed it had received a criminal subpoena May 7 in Fort Worth, Texas.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
One subpoena sought records for p-card transactions linked to Mayor Derrick Henry, including a $1,121 charge at Hotel President in Budapest, where he spoke at a 2023 summit aimed at fostering closer U.S.-Hungary ties.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
According to the subpoena, some fans who were successful and paid for tickets in one price category were ultimately issued tickets of a lower value further away from the pitch.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
So far NYU Langone Health is the only hospital system to publicly disclose its receipt of the subpoena, done in compliance with New York’s shield law that requires disclosure within 30 days.
From Salon • May 22, 2026
“Sheriff wants me to be ready to testify. I got a subpoena today.”
From "Mississippi Trial, 1955" by Chris Crowe
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