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With that message delivered, most of the lawyers who had investigated the University of California departed the Justice Department.

From Salon • Dec. 13, 2025

The Atlanta Police Department said Tuesday that it had investigated the incident, then handed off victim and witness statements to the FBI.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 18, 2025

Meanwhile, West Yorkshire Police said it had investigated Florrie's Army, but after "extensive enquiries" had not identified any potential crimes.

From BBC • Nov. 12, 2025

Trusty, the lawyer for Rozier, said that the NBA had investigated the player’s conduct in 2023 and determined that he had done nothing wrong.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 23, 2025

He was one of Philadelphia’s top detectives and had been a member of the force for twenty years, during which time he had investigated some two hundred killings.

From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson