prosecution
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Now the recordings from the drone can be used for citations and prosecution, he said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 3, 2026
The prosecution suggested that the disorder which broke out had been deliberately orchestrated by dissident republicans to coincide with the presence of MTV.
From BBC • Jul. 3, 2026
Brennan’s lawyers said they filed the lawsuit in anticipation of fighting a future prosecution as vindictive.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026
He titled his statement a “sentencing opinion,” but neither the prosecution nor the defense had asked for it.
From Slate • Jul. 1, 2026
“Who is on trial here and what kind of tactics are these, trying to taint the witnesses for the prosecution in an effort to detract from testimony that remains nonetheless overwhelming!”
From "The Stranger" by Albert Camus
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The Bill of Rights
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The Bill of Rights
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