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 However, the Clay County prosecuting attorney warned this behavior goes far beyond large events and contributes to more exploitation, including human trafficking. — Alexa Newsom, Kansas City Star, 16 July 2026 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 See All Example Sentences for prosecuting attorney

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Worth district attorney who shot himself not far off-camera as the operation zeroed in on him.

— Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 5 Sep. 2026
But, after criticism from Mayor Karen Bass and others, the district attorney downgraded the counts to misdemeanors with a diversion agreement that will probably allow Flores to avoid any time behind bars.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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The Wisconsin Elections Commission referred two complaints to the Brown County district attorney's office, paving the way for prosecutors to decide if Musk should be charged.

— Chloe Taylor, CNBC, 10 Sep. 2026
The defense's account differs sharply from prosecutors' allegations.

— Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

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