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They also falsely claimed that Gertz had rigged the trial to get Nuccio's conviction and that he himself had a criminal record.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2023

County sheriff’s detectives who had rigged the room with hidden cameras.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2021

In September, the chief of Bridgeport police resigned after he was arrested on federal charges that he had rigged the hiring process to ensure he would get the job.

From Washington Times • Dec. 25, 2020

The book ignited a storm of controversy in March 2014 after Lewis claimed profit-hungry exchanges had rigged the market in favor of high-frequency trading firms that used sophisticated technology to front run investors.

From Reuters • Aug. 19, 2016

I was absorbed in the tale of a renowned scientist who had rigged up a mystery room made of metal in the basement of his palatial home.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright