prosecution
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The agency has powers to suspend or revoke permits, issue enforcement notices or pursue prosecution in serious cases.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
One officer, Alan Carrillo, faced criminal prosecution over allegations of theft.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 4, 2026
By all accounts, Kelver’s perception of threat was reasonable, which—by Wyoming law—should exempt her from criminal prosecution.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
The total number referred for prosecution during the six months came to less than 800.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
As nearly everyone knows, Clarence Darrow, for the defense, roundly humiliated William Jennings Bryan, for the prosecution, but what most people don’t realize is that Darrow lost the case.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
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