prosecution
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Most of the organisations facing potential prosecution have not been named.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
Smith, who still reminds me of Coach Beard in “Ted Lasso,” explained that his prosecution wasn’t politically inspired.
From Salon ● Oct. 2, 2026
Without that threat — or some proof that Weinberg knew the women were afraid of him and wanted him to stop, the prosecution can’t prove his actions were unlawful.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
Schmitt: I presented him with text messages about him wanting to meet with people that could have obviously been related to the prosecution that was coordinated with his office in Atlanta.
From Slate ● Sep. 29, 2026
“Bizarre events have incurably infected the prosecution of this case,” Byrne continued.
From "Most Dangerous: Daniel Ellsberg and the Secret History of the Vietnam War" by Steve Sheinkin
Grenfell United, a bereaved families and survivors group, has previously criticised the time frame for prosecutions.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
The company also agreed to continue cooperating with the government in criminal prosecutions related to the matter.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 11, 2026
Ho is the only defendant to plead guilty to the prosecutions.
From Barron's ● Sep. 11, 2026
Now, however, U.S. attorneys’ offices are taking a different approach, pursuing prosecutions that could result in prison terms or deportation.
From Salon ● Aug. 15, 2026
By revealing the raw ugliness at the heart of prejudice, high-profile hate-crime prosecutions have helped build empathy for people on the margins.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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