PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Synonyms: 26 Similar Words

prosecuting attorney

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as in district attorney

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Recent Examples of prosecuting attorney The Ada County Prosecutor’s Office has strong evidence to convict the man accused of killing someone on the Boise Greenbelt this week, a longtime deputy prosecuting attorney said in court Friday. — Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 10 July 2026 The prosecuting attorney's office for King County, Washington, which includes Seattle, publishes some of the most detailed regional reports on shootings in the country. — Martin Kaste, NPR, 30 June 2026 Introducing such evidence can provoke sympathy for the defendant and distrust towards the prosecuting attorney, potentially undermining the case. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Leahy, 31, was charged with murder in the first degree with a deadly weapon enhancement on Monday, May 18, the prosecuting attorney's office tells PEOPLE. — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for prosecuting attorney

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The franchise was canceled after a 2006 Texas operation in which Rockwall County assistant district attorney Louis Conradt died by suicide as authorities and the show’s crew closed in on his home.

— Clayton Davis, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
By contrast, Michael Allen has two decades of prosecution experience, including more than five years as district attorney in the Fourth Judicial District.

— Krista Kafer, Denver Post, 21 Aug. 2026

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But prosecutors say Davis’ decision to write his book and speak openly about his story in interviews effectively negated the deal, and the judge in his trial agreed to allow the recording to be played to the jury.

— Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 21 Aug. 2026
In their latest filing, the prosecutors maintain the teen's recollections of the abuse first surfaced during a high school dream.

— John Lynch, Arkansas Online, 21 Aug. 2026

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