prosecution
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Neither man was charged with the manslaughter of Graven, also known as Jean Pormanove, after the prosecution said probable causes of death appeared to be related to his poor health and fragile heart.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
“Referring a Cabinet Secretary for potential prosecution is not a step we take lightly,” the lawmakers wrote.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 5, 2026
The prosecution said unregistered children's homes operate without oversight, meaning children who are placed there have no assurance of "safe or suitable care".
From BBC ● Aug. 4, 2026
While the successful prosecution was a hopeful sign for the families, they said they now feel dismissed by the department.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 2, 2026
After three days’ delay, during which the crown prosecution stood over for the production of the witness from the prison-ship, the witness came, and completed the easy case.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
Reports resulting in successful prosecutions would be rewarded with a share of any fines generated.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
A federal prosecutor in New York told the state in July it wouldn’t produce materials, citing victim privacy and protective orders from the Epstein and Maxwell prosecutions.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Corporate investigations and prosecutions that were happening a few years ago “have pretty much been dialed way back,” said Evan T. Barr, a former federal prosecutor now with the law firm Reed Smith.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
Prevention happens not only through laws and prosecutions, but also through the values communities choose to uphold.
From Salon ● Jul. 18, 2026
By revealing the raw ugliness at the heart of prejudice, high-profile hate-crime prosecutions have helped build empathy for people on the margins.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
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