prosecution

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The prosecution was later thrown out and Halligan’s appointment deemed illegal.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 4, 2026

The DOJ declined the case for prosecution last June, citing the “prioritization of federal resources and interests.”

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

The prosecution was unusual because forced-labor conspiracy is rarely charged alone.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

According to a leaked copy of the report seen by AFP, the commission investigating the events recommended the prosecution of ex-prime minister KP Sharma Oli, who was toppled in the uprising.

From Barron's • Mar. 27, 2026

The point of Rohleder’s testimony was to establish the fact of his having made these pictures, which the prosecution proposed to put into evidence.

From "In Cold Blood" by Truman Capote