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Mark Garza, have filed separate legal claims against the city, alleging they had tried to warn command staff about problems in the unit, only to be scapegoated when the scandal broke into public view.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026

Management had tried to engage with Pelley “to find a way back,” but couldn’t do so and had to part ways with him, she said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

During the first quarter, executives said, they had tried to bundle more hotel and entertainment offerings, allowing customers to stay at properties like the Luxor or Excalibur with access to dining across several other properties.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 1, 2026

Members of the public had tried to help Chiedza, the force said.

From BBC • May 30, 2026

And even though Jack had tried to make it funny, she felt more lonely and miserable than she ever had before.

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr