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Recent Examples of prosecuting attorney
One person was taken into custody but was released with no criminal charges filed, according to Melissa Price Smith, St. Louis County prosecuting attorney.
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Susannah Cullinane, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Dateline spoke with Vicki Becker, the prosecuting attorney in Elkhart, who confirmed Kristyana’s case is still open but would not answer additional questions to protect the integrity of the case.
—Mackenzie Matwick, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2025
Thompson, the Latah County prosecuting attorney, led the case.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2025
For example, the average starting salary for a prosecuting attorney is around $57,000 per year.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Susannah Cullinane, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2025
Dateline spoke with Vicki Becker, the prosecuting attorney in Elkhart, who confirmed Kristyana’s case is still open but would not answer additional questions to protect the integrity of the case.
—Mackenzie Matwick, NBC news, 24 Aug. 2025
Thompson, the Latah County prosecuting attorney, led the case.
—Michael Ruiz, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2025
For example, the average starting salary for a prosecuting attorney is around $57,000 per year.
—Adam S. Minsky, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecuting attorney
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Police say no charges have been filed against her in connection with the dog attacks at this time, but sources say police are coordinating with the district attorney's office regarding possible charges.—
Ross DiMattei,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Diane Neal's starred as assistant district attorney Casey Novak for five seasons, but like many of her former costars, has returned for recurring and guest spots.—
Allison DeGrushe,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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Martinez was charged with assault of a federal employee, but prosecutors dropped the charges six weeks later.—
WCCO Staff,
CBS News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Police, prosecutors and the family of Gastonia homicide victim John Luke Moore gathered at police headquarters Wednesday to plead with the public for information in the 2021 case.—
Joe Marusak,
Charlotte Observer,
8 Jan. 2026
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“Prosecuting attorney.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecuting%20attorney. Accessed 10 Jan. 2026.
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