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Recent Examples of district attorney
Michael Allen, the El Paso County district attorney and a Republican candidate for attorney general in this year’s election, released a statement Friday opposing the bill.
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Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
Earlier this month, the president endorsed Clay Fuller, the former district attorney of the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, for the seat.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
The younger Gray's case remains pending, although defense lawyers previously indicated that a plea agreement was in the works with the district attorney's office.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Greenlee hid the scheme from her employer by concealing bank statements, despite several requests for them from the winery’s accountant, and changing the email address associated with the bank account, according to the district attorney’s office.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
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Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 17 Feb. 2026
Earlier this month, the president endorsed Clay Fuller, the former district attorney of the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, for the seat.
—Dan Raby, CBS News, 17 Feb. 2026
The younger Gray's case remains pending, although defense lawyers previously indicated that a plea agreement was in the works with the district attorney's office.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 16 Feb. 2026
Greenlee hid the scheme from her employer by concealing bank statements, despite several requests for them from the winery’s accountant, and changing the email address associated with the bank account, according to the district attorney’s office.
—Jason Green, Mercury News, 23 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for district attorney
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On Friday, the Pettis County prosecuting attorney charged Goodsell with one count of first-degree rape, Germann said.—
Caroline Zimmerman,
Kansas City Star,
13 Feb. 2026
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During cross-examination by prosecuting attorney Michael Morse, the government played audio of Puig discussing the interview in relatively good English.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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That document said the driver of the car was Aljorna, who prosecutors said was zigzagging through traffic while agents pursued the vehicle.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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This decision has led city councils to adopt new ordinances, judges to adjust their advisements for defendants and prosecutors and defense attorneys to negotiate plea deals under new guidelines.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2026
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But court watcher and lawyer David Lat, who writes about the law, wondered recently whether an October publication date is a sign that Alito is staying put.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA Today,
17 Feb. 2026
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There will be lawyers and billable hours, and blame tossed around.—
Dana O’Neil,
CNN Money,
17 Feb. 2026
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“District attorney.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/district%20attorney. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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