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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Malkin has not spoken about the burglary because of the open investigation.
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Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
The spokesperson said the sheriff has considered it and decided not to, citing an open investigation.
—James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2025
Police would not provide any further information when contacted by PEOPLE, citing the open investigation, but confirmed Roger remains in jail.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Police say this remains an active and open investigation.
—Keith Daniels, Baltimore Sun, 24 Nov. 2024
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Rob Rossi, The Athletic, 16 Jan. 2025
The spokesperson said the sheriff has considered it and decided not to, citing an open investigation.
—James Hartley, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Jan. 2025
Police would not provide any further information when contacted by PEOPLE, citing the open investigation, but confirmed Roger remains in jail.
—Becca Longmire, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024
Police say this remains an active and open investigation.
—Keith Daniels, Baltimore Sun, 24 Nov. 2024
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“Open investigation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20investigation. Accessed 23 Jan. 2025.
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