prosecutor

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Recent Examples of prosecutor Bove's order prompted the resignation of several Justice Department officials, including Manhattan's top federal prosecutor, who accused the department of acceding to a quid pro quo — dropping the case to ensure Adams' help with Mr. Trump's immigration agenda. CBS News, 25 June 2025 The prosecution rested its case Tuesday after more than a month of testimony, during which prosecutors called 34 witnesses to the stand. Conor Murray, Forbes.com, 25 June 2025 As part of the plea deal, prosecutors dropped three other counts included in the initial indictment in November. Ethan Wolin, Sacbee.com, 14 June 2025 The legislation would apply to various diversion programs for people arrested on Class 4 felony gun charges, including Cook County prosecutors’ first-time weapon offense program. Jeremy Gorner, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for prosecutor
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Noun
  • However, the family's lawyers are now saying the police had records of his mental and physical state.
    Sophie Clark, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 June 2025
  • Trump’s latest decision is also sure to be challenged, said lawyers challenging Trump’s decision to roll back TPS for Haitians in a federal lawsuit in New York.
    Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 28 June 2025
Noun
  • The lawsuit alleges negligent infliction of emotional distress and negligence, according to the Connecticut Mirror. Anthony Spinella, her attorney, told the Connecticut Mirror that Ortiz was seeking $3 million in damages.
    Livi Stanford, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2025
  • Upon her release in January 2013, Rachel requested a meeting with her attorney.
    Alex Gurley, People.com, 6 July 2025
Noun
  • The district attorney's office said the additional charges are being filed after consultation with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, the FBI and the Boulder Police Department.
    Danielle Wallace, FOXNews.com, 30 June 2025
  • Soliman, a 45-year-old from Egypt, is now facing two first-degree murder charges – one for extreme indifference and the other with intent and after deliberation, the district attorney’s office said.
    Andi Babineau, CNN Money, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • Episode 1 chronicles the arrest of Jamie at his family’s home, his transport to the police station, his meeting with a public solicitor and interrogation by the detectives, while Episode 2 finds Luke and Misha questioning seeking information at Jaime’s school.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025
  • Cuff founded Cuff Roberts, another solicitors’ firm, in 1894.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 20 May 2025
Noun
  • His 1913 trial led to his conviction despite shoddy evidence and the manipulations of an ambitious prosecuting attorney, who shamelessly preyed on the prejudices of the jury.
    Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 20 June 2025
  • Carter, of Springdale, is the prosecuting attorney for Washington and Madison counties.
    Miceala Morano, Arkansas Online, 18 June 2025

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“Prosecutor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecutor. Accessed 9 Jul. 2025.

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