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Re: "said US Attorney Stephanie Hinds in a canned statement."

> Why is this statement described as "canned"? Does this imply the author at El reg disagrees with or disapproves of it?

Neither. It's journo speak for a statement that is prepared in advance, in anticipation that a certain question will be asked or certain information sought.

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