Mears, who stepped into the prosecutor role in 2019, has long been the target of criticisms from Republicans who accused him of failing to seek tougher sentences for violent criminals.
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Kristine Phillips,
IndyStar,
5 June 2026
There are valid criticisms surrounding the true crime genre, including accusations that the medium has become sensational and exploitative.
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James Mercadante,
Entertainment Weekly,
4 June 2026
Lawmakers demand corporate condemnations, meetings and disclosure of political donations, warning that silence on map fights — and potential boycotts and protests — will reveal whether boardrooms truly back democracy and Black political power.
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Matt Brown,
Los Angeles Times,
26 May 2026
In addition to condemnations of oil and gas companies, the war has reignited calls for more hardline windfall taxes on fossil fuel firms.
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