prosecute
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She called on Ukraine and the leaders of other countries whose citizens were trafficked to provide evidence of this "human trafficking" to prosecute those responsible.
From Barron's ● Sep. 10, 2026
“We will not tolerate threats of political violence in the United States. My office will prosecute anyone who crosses that line to the fullest extent of the law.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 3, 2026
The real question is where Mr. Putin would find the troops necessary to prosecute a direct attack.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro to prosecute David Hearn, a former Olympian who was accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool at the Lincoln Memorial.
From Salon ● Aug. 21, 2026
“You mean to prosecute the Times?” asked Nixon.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
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While the ICC prosecutes individuals, the ICJ adjudicates disputes between states.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
The 81-year-old will be the first Asian former head of state to face trial at the ICC, which prosecutes individuals for the world's worst crimes such as war crimes and crimes against humanity.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
It investigates alleged crimes and prosecutes when evidentiary standards are met.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 22, 2026
“When the government prosecutes antitrust violations, the goal should be to uphold the law, lower prices, and protect consumers and small businesses,” Klobuchar said in the statement.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 17, 2026
Samson objects nothing against their being rulers; but notwithstanding prosecutes his purpose of vindicating himself in defence of his country, as they did unto me, says he, so have I done unto them, Judg. xv.
From A Hind Let Loose Or, An Historical Representation of the Testimonies of the Church of Scotland for the Interest of Christ. With the True State Thereof in All Its Periods by Alexander Shields
It is Douglas who is eventually prosecuted for indecency, goes to prison and dies.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 11, 2026
Nonetheless, many have wondered why these people are not being investigated or prosecuted, and whether Massie forgot to name some other prominent people.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2026
Foragers risk getting fined or prosecuted for picking the mushrooms, but they can also be poisonous if eaten.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
"You could be prosecuted on your return to the UK," it adds.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
I walked outside and looked down the road and thought about the fact that no one was ever prosecuted for Ronda Morrison's murder after Walter's release.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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In California, county district attorneys are responsible for prosecuting the vast majority of accused murderers when they go to trial and also deciding whether to seek the death penalty.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 8, 2026
Mangione’s defense has argued that prosecuting him twice for insurance executive’s killing would violate protections against double jeopardy.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
Tristan Jones KC, prosecuting, said Razzell, who is currently in an open prison, had been "compliant with conditions" and had engaged in 20 sessions with a psychologist.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
The St. Bernard Parish district attorney’s office admitted in a 2021 statement that the office had made a mistake in prosecuting him.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
The judge turned to the prosecuting attorney and asked, “Is there a plea arrangement, Ms. Adams?”
From "City Spies" by James Ponti
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