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More documents are due to be published in the future but the Metropolitan Police has asked for some to be held back to avoid prejudicing the ongoing criminal investigation into Lord Mandelson.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

The NSW government had previously considered voting to expel Ward - who has been a state MP since 2011 - but legal advice indicated it could risk prejudicing his trial.

From BBC • Aug. 4, 2025

“Plaintiffs’ concealment of their identities is prejudicing the Robinsons’ defense,” the motion alleges.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2025

For this reason, the BBC cannot go into detail about the circumstances around his death to avoid potentially prejudicing the forthcoming trial.

From BBC • Oct. 18, 2024

The shrewd attorney hired by the four committeemen knew very well that he was not prejudicing his clients' case when he advised them to quash the warrant.

From How Janice Day Won by Long, Helen Beecher