witch hunt

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In a statement, she denounced the process as unfair, saying the Ethics Committee "refused my new attorney's reasonable request for time to prepare my defense" and describing the proceedings as "a witch hunt."

From Barron's • Apr. 21, 2026

“They did this giant witch hunt sweep and effectively changed the lives of 30 people and all the people that depend on them.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

“What we’re seeing is a witch hunt against lesbians,” she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 31, 2025

He had initially denied allegations put to him and first described the investigation as a "witch hunt".

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2025

Robert Oppenheimer was destined to become the most prominent victim of the witch hunt.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik