The Justice Department has appealed the Oregon, California and Michigan dismissals.
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Rebecca Boone,
Los Angeles Times,
10 Apr. 2026
Many of these dismissals were a result of the difference between what police need to arrest and what prosecutors need to prove guilt — which is a much higher burden, said DA spokesperson Mike Stolp.
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Charlotte Observer,
Charlotte Observer,
9 Apr. 2026
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