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prosecution

[pros-i-kyoo-shuhn] / ˌprɒs ɪˈkyu ʃən /




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Brown’s case was dropped in late October, according to a judge’s ruling in a related case, shortly after her federal public defenders informed the prosecution that “Z.C.” had a prior harassment conviction in Pennsylvania.

From Los Angeles Times

Insp Matt Walton from Surrey Police, said the force's work had led to 15 successful prosecutions over the last year.

From BBC

A spokesman said the prosecution’s perspective as presented in the hearing stood for itself.

From The Wall Street Journal

Brohiri was ordered to pay back £3,629 in unpaid rail fares but he was not ordered to pay prosecution costs which the court heard amounted to £15,120.

From BBC

The prosecution said the mounting pressure caused her to crack - 15 years on.

From BBC