prosecuting attorney

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His 1913 trial led to his conviction despite shoddy evidence and the manipulations of an ambitious prosecuting attorney, who shamelessly preyed on the prejudices of the jury.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2025

The St. Louis County prosecuting attorney sought to reduce his sentence to life without parole but was ultimately unsuccessful.

From Salon • Oct. 11, 2024

Also concerned about the DNA, the local prosecuting attorney, Wesley Bell, requested a hearing.

From BBC • Sep. 24, 2024

Bush went on to run for Congress, while Bell ran for City Council and then became the first Black prosecuting attorney of St. Louis County.

From Slate • Aug. 5, 2024

"The prosecuting attorney claims that you were not very cooperative at the time of your sentencing, and I don't find you terribly cooperative at present."

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos