prosecute

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During the sentencing hearing, the court was read a number of statements from the victims' parents by prosecuting barrister Virginia Cornwall.

From BBC

The five Georgia teens whose teacher died during a fatal practical joke will not be prosecuted in the educator's death, the district attorney has said.

From BBC

The military said the indictments were withdrawn in part due to "exceptional circumstances that negatively affected the ability to prosecute the case while also preserving the right for a fair trial of the defendants".

From BBC

Prosecutors, including in Mr. Descano’s office, frequently prosecute crimes without victim testimony.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sam Jones, prosecuting, said the amount she had been paid over 25 years was likely to be more than £100,000.

From BBC