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Recent Examples of prosecuting attorney
Williams' lead attorney declined to comment, and prosecuting attorney Josh Kocher said the terms of the agreement are not yet public.
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Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 4 Feb. 2026
According to Victoria Burton-Harris, the chief assistant prosecuting attorney in Washtenaw County, the home invasion charge is punishable by up to five years in prison and a $2,000 fine.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
During that status hearing, prosecuting attorney Lance David Stevenson argued that having Naylor in civilian clothes would jeopardize public safety in cases of emergency.
—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
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Ryan Murphy, IndyStar, 4 Feb. 2026
According to Victoria Burton-Harris, the chief assistant prosecuting attorney in Washtenaw County, the home invasion charge is punishable by up to five years in prison and a $2,000 fine.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
During that status hearing, prosecuting attorney Lance David Stevenson argued that having Naylor in civilian clothes would jeopardize public safety in cases of emergency.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecuting attorney
Noun
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Good will play Regina Harris, the new district attorney who is smart, compassionate, and nobody’s fool.—
Rosy Cordero,
Deadline,
25 Mar. 2026
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As district attorney, Kunzweiler took the same hard line on Wilkens’ case, repeatedly opposing her bids for parole.—
Pamela Colloff,
ProPublica,
24 Mar. 2026
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The Javelin recovered in this case was not demilitarized, prosecutors said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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In January, prosecutors filed a response opposing the motion, Kestou filed a brief in support of it and the court heard arguments from both parties, court documents said.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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