prosecuting attorney
noun
: an attorney who conducts proceedings in a court on behalf of the government : district attorney
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During that status hearing, prosecuting attorney Lance David Stevenson argued that having Naylor in civilian clothes would jeopardize public safety in cases of emergency.
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Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 18 Nov. 2025
And Patrick is further charged with tampering with a motor vehicle, stealing a firearm and theft, per the prosecuting attorney's office.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025
Joan Lowdon, chief judge of Kansas’ first judicial district, said prosecuting attorneys also rely on the sheriff’s office for security and that Stolte failed to provide specific facts about what would prevent a fair trial.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2025
His attack on her was not charged, but defense and prosecuting attorneys agreed to allow it to be weighed in sentencing.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 12 Nov. 2025
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Shannon Tyler, Idaho Statesman, 18 Nov. 2025
And Patrick is further charged with tampering with a motor vehicle, stealing a firearm and theft, per the prosecuting attorney's office.
—Samira Asma-Sadeque, PEOPLE, 17 Nov. 2025
Joan Lowdon, chief judge of Kansas’ first judicial district, said prosecuting attorneys also rely on the sheriff’s office for security and that Stolte failed to provide specific facts about what would prevent a fair trial.
—Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 12 Nov. 2025
His attack on her was not charged, but defense and prosecuting attorneys agreed to allow it to be weighed in sentencing.
—David Clarey, jsonline.com, 12 Nov. 2025
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“Prosecuting attorney.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prosecuting%20attorney. Accessed 1 Dec. 2025.
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