Walsh investigation
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The Walsh investigation was the independent counsel probe led by Lawrence E. Walsh that examined and prosecuted key figures involved in the Iran–Contra scandal during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Walsh investigation canonical | 1 |
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Target entity: Walsh investigation Context triple: [Iran–Contra affair, hasEffect, Walsh investigation]
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Barron Inquiry
The Barron Inquiry was an official Irish investigation led by Justice Henry Barron into a series of Troubles-related bombings, including the 1974 Dublin and Monaghan attacks, examining their circumstances and possible collusion.
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Saville Inquiry
The Saville Inquiry was a major British public investigation led by Lord Saville of Newdigate into the events of Bloody Sunday in Northern Ireland, ultimately concluding that the killings of unarmed civil rights protesters by British soldiers were unjustified.
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Leveson Inquiry
The Leveson Inquiry was a major UK public inquiry led by Lord Justice Leveson into the culture, practices, and ethics of the press, particularly focusing on media intrusion and regulation.
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Wigan Wallgate
Wigan Wallgate is a railway station in Wigan, Greater Manchester, serving regional and commuter services on routes including those toward Manchester and Southport.
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Mani Pulite investigations
Mani Pulite investigations were a landmark early-1990s Italian judicial probe into widespread political corruption that exposed systemic bribery and led to the collapse of much of the country’s postwar party system.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Walsh investigation Target entity description: The Walsh investigation was the independent counsel probe led by Lawrence E. Walsh that examined and prosecuted key figures involved in the Iran–Contra scandal during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
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A.
Barron Inquiry
The Barron Inquiry was an official Irish investigation led by Justice Henry Barron into a series of Troubles-related bombings, including the 1974 Dublin and Monaghan attacks, examining their circumstances and possible collusion.
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B.
Saville Inquiry
The Saville Inquiry was a major British public investigation led by Lord Saville of Newdigate into the events of Bloody Sunday in Northern Ireland, ultimately concluding that the killings of unarmed civil rights protesters by British soldiers were unjustified.
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C.
Leveson Inquiry
The Leveson Inquiry was a major UK public inquiry led by Lord Justice Leveson into the culture, practices, and ethics of the press, particularly focusing on media intrusion and regulation.
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D.
Wigan Wallgate
Wigan Wallgate is a railway station in Wigan, Greater Manchester, serving regional and commuter services on routes including those toward Manchester and Southport.
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E.
Mani Pulite investigations
Mani Pulite investigations were a landmark early-1990s Italian judicial probe into widespread political corruption that exposed systemic bribery and led to the collapse of much of the country’s postwar party system.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
criminal investigation
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independent counsel investigation ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | Iran–Contra independent counsel investigation NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| appointedBy | Special Division of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| appointedPositionOf | independent counsel ⓘ |
| country |
United States of America
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surface form:
United States
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| criticized | use of presidential pardons in Iran–Contra cases ⓘ |
| endTime | 1993 ⓘ |
| focus | Iran–Contra scandal NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| headOfInvestigation | Lawrence E. Walsh NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| historicalSignificance | major test of independent counsel statute in the United States ⓘ |
| investigated |
cover‑up of Iran–Contra activities
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diversion of proceeds from Iran arms sales to Nicaraguan Contras ⓘ possible obstruction of justice in Iran–Contra affair ⓘ sale of arms to Iran by the Reagan administration ⓘ |
| investigatedAdministration |
George H. W. Bush administration
NERFINISHED
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Reagan administration NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| jurisdiction |
United States government
ⓘ
surface form:
federal government of the United States
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| ledBy | Lawrence E. Walsh NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| legalBasis | Ethics in Government Act of 1978 NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| legalOutcome |
several convictions later overturned on appeal
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several defendants received presidential pardons ⓘ |
| location | Washington, D.C. ⓘ |
| namedAfter | Lawrence E. Walsh NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| notableDefendant |
Alan Fiers
NERFINISHED
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Caspar Weinberger NERFINISHED ⓘ Clair George NERFINISHED ⓘ Duane Clarridge NERFINISHED ⓘ Elliott Abrams NERFINISHED ⓘ John Poindexter NERFINISHED ⓘ Oliver North NERFINISHED ⓘ Robert McFarlane NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| oversaw | grand jury proceedings related to Iran–Contra ⓘ |
| oversightBody | Special Division of the U.S. Court of Appeals NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| pardonDate | December 24, 1992 ⓘ |
| partOf | broader congressional and criminal inquiries into Iran–Contra ⓘ |
| publishedIn | final report issued in 1993 ⓘ |
| relatedPardonBy | President George H. W. Bush NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| reportedOnBy | major U.S. news media ⓘ |
| resultedIn |
convictions of several Iran–Contra defendants
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final report on Iran–Contra affair ⓘ indictments of multiple Iran–Contra figures ⓘ |
| startTime | 1986 ⓘ |
| subjectOf | Iran–Contra affair NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| timePeriod |
early 1990s
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late 1980s ⓘ |
| typeOfOffensesInvestigated |
conspiracy
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false statements ⓘ obstruction of justice ⓘ perjury ⓘ |
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Subject: Walsh investigation Description of subject: The Walsh investigation was the independent counsel probe led by Lawrence E. Walsh that examined and prosecuted key figures involved in the Iran–Contra scandal during the late 1980s and early 1990s.
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