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an officer of the court who represents the government in a criminal case and who tries to prove that the person accused of committing a crime is guilty
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Recent Examples of prosecutor
On the day of the attack, April 28, 2024, Bates and his partner, Alyssa Smith, allowed the dog near the infant unsupervised with another young child, prosecutors said.
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Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
And, the former prosecutor said the Tennessee Innocence Project has considered taking up the case some 24 years after the conviction.
—Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Oct. 2025
The initial charges indicated that prosecutors have always believed Serafini was the person who shot his wife’s parents, not Scott.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Rocha is the first person Clay County prosecutors have sought the death penalty for since 1988.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
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Christine Pelisek, PEOPLE, 7 Oct. 2025
And, the former prosecutor said the Tennessee Innocence Project has considered taking up the case some 24 years after the conviction.
—Keith Sharon, Nashville Tennessean, 7 Oct. 2025
The initial charges indicated that prosecutors have always believed Serafini was the person who shot his wife’s parents, not Scott.
—Rosalio Ahumada, Sacbee.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Rocha is the first person Clay County prosecutors have sought the death penalty for since 1988.
—Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 7 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecutor
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Gibson's lawyer Gabe Banks said in a statement provided to EW on Tuesday that Gibson had moved his dogs to a new home.—
Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
1 Oct. 2025
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The teen's lawyer, Travis Dunnington, argued from the beginning that there was no evidence the teen intentionally harmed the officer.—
Cameron Knight,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
1 Oct. 2025
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Through his attorney, Gabe Banks of Banks Weaver Law Firm, Tyrese issued a formal statement extending condolences to the Parker family and accepting responsibility for his dogs.—
Amber Corrine,
VIBE.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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The Jets are now seeking monetary damages from Chen, including costs of suit, and attorneys’ fees.—
Jackson Thompson,
FOXNews.com,
7 Oct. 2025
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Scott’s new lawyer, former Orange County Assistant Public Defender Scott Sanders, had brought the case to the district attorney and pushed for his release.—
Tony Saavedra,
Oc Register,
30 Sep. 2025
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The heart of the First Amendment disagreement between Chung and Rosen was whether Chung was writing in his personal capacity or as a representative of the district attorney’s office.—
Robert Salonga,
Mercury News,
30 Sep. 2025
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The solicitor said key forensic evidence remains pending, writing that most of Dickey’s 40 prior arrests occurred outside his jurisdiction.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
2 Oct. 2025
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Unauthorized vendors or solicitors of any kind.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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Following the verdict, neither the defense or prosecuting attorneys were willing to comment on the outcome of the trial.—
Jim Riccioli,
jsonline.com,
26 Sep. 2025
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One person was taken into custody but was released with no criminal charges filed, according to Melissa Price Smith, St. Louis County prosecuting attorney.—
Susannah Cullinane,
CNN Money,
8 Sep. 2025
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“Prosecutor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecutor. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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