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In addition to the pornography found in the briefcase, there was also additional pornographic material found in the home — including films, per CBS News.
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Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
That means no backpacks, briefcases, purses and handbags.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 8 June 2026
There is a unique story behind each individual who walks into the courthouse, briefcase in hand, ready to do their part.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 8 June 2026
The top of my head had been level with the bulging briefcase the girl had tucked under her arm.
—Annie Ernaux, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
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Caroline Blair, PEOPLE, 9 June 2026
That means no backpacks, briefcases, purses and handbags.
—Alexa Herrera, CBS News, 8 June 2026
There is a unique story behind each individual who walks into the courthouse, briefcase in hand, ready to do their part.
—K.h. Koehler, USA Today, 8 June 2026
The top of my head had been level with the bulging briefcase the girl had tucked under her arm.
—Annie Ernaux, New Yorker, 1 June 2026
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“Briefcase.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/briefcase. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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briefcase
noun
brief·case
ˈbrēf-ˌkās 
: a flat case for carrying papers or books
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