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whistleblower

[wis-uhl-bloh-er, hwis-] / ˈwɪs əlˌbloʊ ər, ˈʰwɪs- /


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The Independent Office of Law Enforcement Review and Outreach sued the Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office in 2024 over refusals to comply with a whistleblower complaint subpoena.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

After his arrest, he told police he was a "whistleblower".

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

Cipriani, a self-professed fixer, whistleblower and professional gambler who had been spreading innuendo about Shell on social media, according to court filings in a continuing legal dispute between the men.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 20, 2026

The SSA’s Office of the Inspector General is investigating the whistleblower complaint and informed Congress of the review, according to the report.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 10, 2026

Regardless of the government’s determination, the whistleblower is still permitted to share the complaint directly with Congress.

From Salon • Mar. 5, 2026