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DHS spokeswoman Julie Munsell said other motions were filed at the same time, with Hudson and Circuit Judge Joe Griffin, the other judge handling Alamo-related custody cases, to try to pre-empt any further disclosure of videos that are supposed to be confidential.

Judge delays start of Tony Alamo’s trial 2009

In a classic case of Washington intrigue, Ridge reportedly leaked word of the upcoming Ashcroft press conference in order to pre-empt it, then went on the morning shows to assure Americans they should go ahead with their summer plans while Ashcroft is saying the end is near.

9/11 2009

Qatar, a controversial choice for the World Cup because of fan objections to some of its cultural mores, a lack of a soccer tradition and blistering summer temperatures, has sought to pre-empt a debate about alcohol by announcing that it would create fan zones where alcohol can be consumed.

James Dorsey: Qatari Doubts About Alcohol Boosted By Unlikely Allies: World Cup Hosts Brazil and Russia James Dorsey 2012

The more we plan for and pre-empt issues, the less of a risk they become.

No alternative to NHS reforms, say coalition 2012

Qatar, a controversial choice for the World Cup because of fan objections to some of its cultural mores, a lack of a soccer tradition and blistering summer temperatures, has sought to pre-empt a debate about alcohol by announcing that it would create fan zones where alcohol can be consumed.

James Dorsey: Qatari Doubts About Alcohol Boosted By Unlikely Allies: World Cup Hosts Brazil and Russia James Dorsey 2012

Qatar, a controversial choice for the World Cup because of fan objections to some of its cultural mores, a lack of a soccer tradition and blistering summer temperatures, has sought to pre-empt a debate about alcohol by announcing that it would create fan zones where alcohol can be consumed.

James Dorsey: Qatari Doubts About Alcohol Boosted By Unlikely Allies: World Cup Hosts Brazil and Russia James Dorsey 2012

The clampdown shows "the government is very nervous, and their reaction is to pre-empt social discontent merging with the mobility of activists and the power of the Internet, as happened in the Middle East," says Wang Songlian, a researcher for China Human Rights Defenders.

Chinese activists disappear amid calls for protests 2011

The clampdown shows "the government is very nervous, and their reaction is to pre-empt social discontent merging with the mobility of activists and the power of the Internet, as happened in the Middle East," says Wang Songlian, a researcher for China Human Rights Defenders.

China cracks down to prevent 'Jasmine Revolution' 2011

Qatar, a controversial choice for the World Cup because of fan objections to some of its cultural mores, a lack of a soccer tradition and blistering summer temperatures, has sought to pre-empt a debate about alcohol by announcing that it would create fan zones where alcohol can be consumed.

James Dorsey: Qatari Doubts About Alcohol Boosted By Unlikely Allies: World Cup Hosts Brazil and Russia James Dorsey 2012

Before the magazine even hits newsstands, Pitt has released a statement to try to pre-empt the controversy, saying that he was taken out of context, and that his career was truly the issue.

Brad Pitt: Jennifer Aniston Marriage Diss In Parade Magazine Not Intended 2011