prosecution
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He then started making his way on foot to the Israeli embassy, the prosecution said.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
A spokesman for Commonwealth prosecutors previously confirmed it was the first prosecution of its kind, though some states also have their own laws relating to deepfake material.
From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026
He admitted being the speeding driver but submitted the form to the police too late to avoid a criminal prosecution.
From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026
“The sponsor may be subject to criminal prosecution for aiding your illegal entry.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026
But when I spoke with Doug Jones, the attorney for the prosecution and a friend of mine, I discovered that Bobby Cherrys attorney had subpoenaed me to testify as a witness for the defense\ “What?”
From "While the World Watched: A Birmingham Bombing Survivor Comes of Age during the Civil Rights Movement" by Carolyn Maull McKinstry
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