as in lawyer
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
Years later, advances in DNA testing allowed investigators to analyze preserved evidence that had not been testable during the original proceedings, leading military prosecutors to pursue the case and ultimately secure a conviction.
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Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2026
According to background details presented by prosecutors, the deadly encounter was sparked by a dispute over seating at the track meet.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Rangers responding to gunshot reports found the teen lying in the road, prosecutors said.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2026
By Bay City News An 80-year-old Carmel man pleaded no contest to murdering his wife and will be sentenced to 20 years to life in prison, prosecutors said Friday.
—Bay City News, Mercury News, 6 June 2026
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Rena Rowe, The Washington Examiner, 6 June 2026
According to background details presented by prosecutors, the deadly encounter was sparked by a dispute over seating at the track meet.
—Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026
Rangers responding to gunshot reports found the teen lying in the road, prosecutors said.
—Joe Marusak, Charlotte Observer, 6 June 2026
By Bay City News An 80-year-old Carmel man pleaded no contest to murdering his wife and will be sentenced to 20 years to life in prison, prosecutors said Friday.
—Bay City News, Mercury News, 6 June 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecutor
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Travis, a lawyer turned sports and political commentator, founded Outkick in 2011, and sold the brand to Fox News Media five years ago as part of its push into digital media.—
Alex Weprin,
HollywoodReporter,
8 June 2026
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Meanwhile, Berry’s lawyer alleged that Aubry was using the child support for his own fitness, clothing, electronics, car and health insurance, according to TMZ.—
Desiree Anello,
PEOPLE,
8 June 2026
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During closing arguments before the jury Tuesday, Grossman’s attorney, Esther Holm, echoed that claim.—
Richard Winton,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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He will be required to attend an alcohol treatment program, Laboeuf’s attorney, Sarah Chervinsky, told the AP.—
Pat Saperstein,
Variety,
3 June 2026
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Additional charges filed against Frank Blessing, 58, of Simi Valley include assault against a police officer, vandalism over $400, and battery against a nurse or doctor, according to the Ventura County district attorney’s office.—
Seamus Bozeman
Follow,
Los Angeles Times,
4 June 2026
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Spokespeople for Mangione’s defense team and for the Manhattan district attorney's office, which is prosecuting the case, declined to comment.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
3 June 2026
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Review your shareholder agreement with a corporate solicitor.—
Lien De Pau,
Forbes.com,
22 May 2026
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But the long-running saga involving the scion of a prominent and powerful family of local lawyers and solicitors took an unexpected turn this week when the South Carolina Supreme Court on Wednesday overturned the murder convictions.—
Ray Sanchez,
CNN Money,
15 May 2026
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Leahy, 31, was charged with murder in the first degree with a deadly weapon enhancement on Monday, May 18, the prosecuting attorney's office tells PEOPLE.—
Ingrid Vasquez,
PEOPLE,
19 May 2026
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The victim provided a statement the prosecuting attorney shared during sentencing, according to a news release from Canyon County.—
Shannon Tyler,
Idaho Statesman,
29 Apr. 2026
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“Prosecutor.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecutor. Accessed 9 Jun. 2026.
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