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Recent Examples of prosecuting attorney
During that status hearing, prosecuting attorney Lance David Stevenson argued that having Naylor in civilian clothes would jeopardize public safety in cases of emergency.
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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
Nimish Ganatra, senior assistant prosecuting attorney in Washtenaw County, alleges Savit suspended him and placed him under investigation for filing a Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission complaint against an unnamed Washtenaw assistant prosecutor Ganatra supervised.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Minor pleaded guilty Monday to DWI and was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 89 days suspended and credit for one day jail time served, fined $500 and assessed $360 in court fees, according to deputy prosecuting attorney Charles Duell.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2025
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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
Nimish Ganatra, senior assistant prosecuting attorney in Washtenaw County, alleges Savit suspended him and placed him under investigation for filing a Michigan Attorney Grievance Commission complaint against an unnamed Washtenaw assistant prosecutor Ganatra supervised.
—Paul Egan, Freep.com, 21 Oct. 2025
Minor pleaded guilty Monday to DWI and was sentenced to 90 days in jail with 89 days suspended and credit for one day jail time served, fined $500 and assessed $360 in court fees, according to deputy prosecuting attorney Charles Duell.
—Arkansas Online, 20 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecuting attorney
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The harm reduction coalition’s CEO, Tara Stamos-Buesig, denied any personal wrongdoing and praised the district attorney’s office for their investigation.—
Blake Nelson,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
19 Feb. 2026
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The Sheriff’s Office said the investigation was conducted with assistance from the FBI, the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office and the district attorney’s office.—
Ruben Vives,
Los Angeles Times,
19 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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“Prosecuting attorney.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecuting%20attorney. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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