press charges

Example Sentences

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Changstrom told police the woman hit him, but he did not want to press charges, according to the report.

From Seattle Times

Mexican prosecutors have said they will press charges against the immigration agency’s top national official, Francisco Garduño, who is scheduled to make a court appearance April 21.

From Washington Times

Shortly after his arrest, Mr. Majors’ lawyer released screenshots of text messages between the actor and the purported victim, showing the woman taking the blame for the incident and telling Mr. Majors that she didn’t want to press charges.

From Washington Times

Kansas City Police Chief Stacey Graves has said the police department is currently compiling evidence and needs a victim's statement in order to press charges, but attorneys for Yarl's family have joined local community members and gun control advocates in demanding a prompt investigation and charges for the suspect.

From Salon

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has said his decision to press charges would be based on his investigators’ confidence in their ability to prove the case.

From Washington Post