bring charges against

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Greg Risling, a spokesman for the district attorney’s office, declined to say why prosecutors didn’t bring charges against Reyes and Luque for nearly three years.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

It is possible that local prosecutors could bring charges against the federal immigration authorities involved in one or both shootings, but such an approach over the objections of the federal government would face hurdles.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 27, 2026

She also told the BBC a police officer in the court told the prosecution that Elsie had not wanted to bring charges against Westwood - which was not the case.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2025

The district attorney in the Bronx declined to bring charges against the officers.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2024

During the voyage there had been many disagreements, and Mendana intended to bring charges against Sarmiento when he arrived at Lima.

From The First Discovery of Australia and New Guinea Being The Narrative of Portuguese and Spanish Discoveries in the Australasian Regions, between the Years 1492-1606, with Descriptions of their Old Charts. by Collingridge, George