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prosecute

[pros-i-kyoot] / ˈprɒs ɪˌkjut /




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In New York, legislation has been put forth every year since 2019 to make it easier to prosecute these cases.

From Salon ● Oct. 3, 2026

But he said Essayli and Dhillon will need to prosecute individual deputies if they find evidence of individual abuses.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2026

The PPS then directed there was insufficient evidence to prosecute but advised if Creswell was interviewed about the allegation in future, the file could be resubmitted for further consideration, according to the Ombudsman.

From BBC ● Sep. 8, 2026

The organisation said Spanish courts were competent because of a law that "makes it possible to investigate and prosecute offences committed outside the country when relevant links with Spain exist".

From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026

Despite all this, the private detectives somehow failed to secure enough evidence to prosecute any of the suspects, or perhaps the private eyes were bought off.

From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann

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

Two days earlier, the commission voted unanimously to bifurcate the duties of the city attorney, currently an elected official who prosecutes misdemeanors and represents the city in civil litigation.

From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2026

The ICC, which prosecutes individuals for war crimes and crimes against humanity, is suffering arguably the most difficult period in its 23-year history.

From Barron's ● Dec. 1, 2025

The decision on the demurrer was in favor of the plaintiff; and as the plaintiff prosecutes this writ of error, he does not complain of the decision on the demurrer.

From Report of the Decision of the Supreme Court of the United States, and the Opinions of the Judges Thereof, in the Case of Dred Scott versus John F.A. Sandford December Term, 1856. by Benjamin C. Howard

The perpetrators of such violence are rarely prosecuted by Israeli authorities.

From Barron's ● Sep. 30, 2026

"Once we determine the appropriate charges, the case will be prosecuted in the most objective and impartial means possible" through a grand jury, Tompkins County District Attorney Matthew Van Houten said Monday.

From BBC ● Sep. 28, 2026

Anyone attempting to illegally enter the United States will be apprehended, prosecuted, and removed from the country.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

Individual members prosecuted were seen by themselves and the faithful as martyrs for the cause.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

The government had never prosecuted anyone for leaking secret documents.

From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin

She later took a post as deputy trial counsel with the State Bar of California in Los Angeles, prosecuting attorneys for professional misconduct.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

Patel angrily rejected the allegations during the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing and lauded the FBI's record in reducing violent crime, fighting drug trafficking and prosecuting fraud.

From Barron's ● Sep. 15, 2026

The prosecuting barrister, Nick Johnson KC, said Letby "tried to get out the back of the dock" when the doctor first came to the witness box.

From BBC ● Sep. 2, 2026

Undocumented residents don’t enjoy the same legal rights as citizens, and deporting someone is a much lower lift, legally speaking, than prosecuting someone for a crime they didn’t commit.

From Salon ● Aug. 21, 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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