open investigation
noun
: a case that is still being investigated (as by the police)
We can't talk about the case. It's still an open investigation.
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has an open investigation into Zoox’s claim that its vehicles are self-certified, a spokesperson confirmed this week.
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Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 2 Nov. 2024
In May, an LAPD spokesperson told Deadline an open investigation into Perry’s death was underway with the federal Drug Enforcement Agency.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024
The City of Detroit Law Department on July 22 denied a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request by the Free Press for the police body cam footage and records related to the shooting, saying the matter is under open investigation.
—Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 5 Sep. 2024
Bible-burning case at Global Vision Bible Church under investigation
Officials did not release additional details about the fire citing a pending, open investigation in the case.
—Andy Humbles, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
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Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 2 Nov. 2024
In May, an LAPD spokesperson told Deadline an open investigation into Perry’s death was underway with the federal Drug Enforcement Agency.
—Dominic Patten, Deadline, 2 Oct. 2024
The City of Detroit Law Department on July 22 denied a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request by the Free Press for the police body cam footage and records related to the shooting, saying the matter is under open investigation.
—Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 5 Sep. 2024
Bible-burning case at Global Vision Bible Church under investigation
Officials did not release additional details about the fire citing a pending, open investigation in the case.
—Andy Humbles, USA TODAY, 1 Apr. 2024
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“Open investigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20investigation. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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