prosecution

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Many of them deleted its criticisms of King George III because they feared prosecution for sedition.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The prosecution dropped the potential bombshell: that Hipolito signed a stipulation saying he knew Crook was a federal officer or employee.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

The figure included a fine of £266,666, prosecution costs of £85 and a surcharge of £2,000.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

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

From Salon • Apr. 1, 2026

In order to state a claim of selective prosecution, they are required to offer in advance the very evidence that generally can be obtained only through discovery of the prosecutor’s files.

From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander