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By early 2026, large majorities of Americans believed the government was withholding key information about Epstein and his alleged accomplices, and dissatisfaction with the pace and transparency of disclosures was overwhelming.

From Salon • Apr. 13, 2026

Another NHK staff member -- whose identity CPJ said it was withholding for safety reasons -- fled Iran in early February after being summoned several times, CPJ said.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

A ministry spokeswoman said it was withholding information to safeguard similar actions in the future with the U.S. military.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 4, 2026

When asked by the BBC, the IDF declined to say why it was withholding Jad's body.

From BBC • Feb. 26, 2026

The deception was for his benefit—he was withholding information because patients might have refused to participate in his study if they’d known what he was injecting.

From "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks" by Rebecca Skloot