prosecution
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A petition created on Thursday, demanding prosecution of the perpetrators and measures to prevent similar acts of cruelty, has garnered more than 400 signatures.
From BBC
A person close to the prosecution said there was nothing political about the case.
A police spokeswoman said: "Any prosecution for such an offence must commence within one year."
From BBC
During submissions a prosecution barrister outlined Bracas' interview with police, where he told them he felt his sister treated him like garbage and made him do chores and babysit his niece.
From BBC
In that case, Jackson successfully persuaded the prosecution to provide the defense with cellphone data that helped get that case dismissed, Yannetti said.
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