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“It is unclear how many other officers had substantiated claims against them, were not disciplined, and remained in positions of leadership or management,” Ms. Cantwell and Ms. Baldwin wrote.

From New York Times • Jun. 30, 2023

“It is unclear how many other officers had substantiated claims against them, were not disciplined, and remained in positions of leadership or management.”

From Seattle Times • Jun. 30, 2023

After queries by The Times, however, the Guard said a second inquiry had substantiated similar allegations against him, and another round of discipline was pending.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 7, 2023

Even before Mr. Garner’s death, the Civilian Complaint Review Board had substantiated four allegations of abuse against him in previous cases.

From Washington Times • Jul. 17, 2019

All three birds agreed that it had substantiated its claim in this, to be decidedly a lover of the beautiful.

From The Story of a Dewdrop by Macduff, John R. (John Ross)