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Jason Bowles, Gutierrez-Reed’s attorney, said Tuesday that the prosecution has mishandled the case.

From Washington Times • Jun. 13, 2023

Many also believe that Mr Buhari has mishandled the situation thrown up by separatist leader Nnamdi Kanu.

From BBC • May 20, 2023

“The only way I see the judge removing Britney Spears’ father as conservator is if the judge feels that he has mishandled her financials, and has been detrimental to her,” Biondi said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2021

Aides to Mr. Liu argue that the comptroller needs to highlight certain Bloomberg proposals because the mayor has mishandled contracts, like those for the CityTime payroll project and for an overhaul of the 911 system.

From New York Times • Jul. 21, 2013

The university’s leadership has mishandled the situation, she said.

From Washington Post