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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 prosecutors
Although prosecutors attempted to follow up on the events of September 2021 that had changed her mind, the defense objected.
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Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
However, District Judge Michael Godwin denied the motion to increase bond, writing that prosecutors didn't present any new evidence.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Nguyen allegedly charged toward a Homeland Security Investigations officer during a street fight, scraping the officer’s knees, though prosecutors dropped the federal case before indictment after concluding the evidence was too weak to proceed.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2025
According to the indictment, prosecutors allege Bolton retained and transmitted national defense materials without authorization, including personal diary-style notes describing sensitive government matters.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Federal prosecutors are investigating First Brands, Bloomberg News reported in October.
—Jonathan Randles, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
The man previously on Florida’s Death Row for beating, stabbing and strangling a La Carreta waitress with a rice cooker — before lighting a blaze to destroy key evidence — should be condemned to die, Miami prosecutors told a jury after detailing the slaying on Wednesday morning.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
He was released on an unspecified bond after prosecutors did not move for detention, according to court documents.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Defense, prosecution presented conflicted arguments over use-of-force In court, prosecutors argued that Grayson's actions constituted murder.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Emily Blackwood, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
However, District Judge Michael Godwin denied the motion to increase bond, writing that prosecutors didn't present any new evidence.
—Adam Sabes, FOXNews.com, 5 Nov. 2025
Nguyen allegedly charged toward a Homeland Security Investigations officer during a street fight, scraping the officer’s knees, though prosecutors dropped the federal case before indictment after concluding the evidence was too weak to proceed.
—Kaelan Deese, The Washington Examiner, 5 Nov. 2025
According to the indictment, prosecutors allege Bolton retained and transmitted national defense materials without authorization, including personal diary-style notes describing sensitive government matters.
—Robert Alexander, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Federal prosecutors are investigating First Brands, Bloomberg News reported in October.
—Jonathan Randles, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2025
The man previously on Florida’s Death Row for beating, stabbing and strangling a La Carreta waitress with a rice cooker — before lighting a blaze to destroy key evidence — should be condemned to die, Miami prosecutors told a jury after detailing the slaying on Wednesday morning.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 5 Nov. 2025
He was released on an unspecified bond after prosecutors did not move for detention, according to court documents.
—Kacen Bayless, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2025
Defense, prosecution presented conflicted arguments over use-of-force In court, prosecutors argued that Grayson's actions constituted murder.
—Christopher Cann, USA Today, 29 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecutors
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Speaking from the bench, Ellis disparaged numerous examples government lawyers had cited of violence agents face.—
Michael Loria,
USA Today,
6 Nov. 2025
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After it was read, Dunn hugged his lawyers in the courtroom.—
Stephen Sorace , Louis Casiano , Jake Gibson,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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During Wednesday’s hearing, the judge approved a motion allowing defense attorneys for Cullum, Twombly and co-defendant Tifany Adams to access jail phone calls and text messages made by all five defendants in the case.—
Stepheny Price,
FOXNews.com,
6 Nov. 2025
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Of those judges, those who had prior DHS experience, including working as asylum officers and as attorneys for Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, made up the largest share still on the bench.—
Ximena Bustillo,
NPR,
6 Nov. 2025
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