prosecution
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Being placed under investigation means that an examining magistrate will now look more deeply into the charges against Bruel, whose lawyers will have access to the prosecution file.
From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026
One major contributor, the docuseries seems to argue, is the downfall of the prosecution at the hands of its own witnesses.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Pauken’s guilty plea follows other U.S. prosecution victories against American citizens accused of working for the Chinese government without proper disclosure.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 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
"Well, you may be the only person right now who thinks the trial was unfair. Like I said, I wasn't involved in the prosecution."
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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