Sentence examples for led to contempt from inspiring English sources

For the last Republican attorney general, Michael B. Mukasey, it was his refusal to hand over Justice Department documents — including Vice President Dick Cheney's F.B.I. interview about the leaking of the identity of a C.I.A. operative — that led to contempt threats from Democratic-led House committees.

Mr. Gilani's refusal to do so led to contempt charges and his dismissal.

Dr. Dehavenon's expert testimony about families living in filth led to contempt rulings against the city, Ms. Bock said.

Although the press regularly stray dangerously close to the limit in pre trial reporting, there has only been one high profile case where their reporting has led to contempt of court proceedings.

Familiarity did not lead to contempt, but it seemed to relax Hussey.

Citigroup had agreed to operate under a court injunction if it ever violated the deal, which could lead to contempt charges.

When teams play over and over, it has the same effect as summer vacation does on adolescent siblings: familiarity can lead to contempt.

He writes that: "new ideologies, characterised by rampant individualism, egocentrism and materialistic consumption, weaken social bonds, fuelling that 'throw away' mentality which leads to contempt for...the weakest and those considered useless".

"An awareness of the way cop macho leads to "contempt of cop" punishments will not prevent all police uses of force.

The complaint said Mr. Bradley's actions violated an order of protection, which led to the contempt charge.

Her refusal to identify those sources has led to a contempt citation that could lead to fines of up to $5,000 per day.