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accuser

[uh-kyoo-zer] / əˈkju zər /
NOUN
person laying blame
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But James, a Democrat who was elected Tuesday to a third term, faced criticism because her office lacked expertise in sex-crimes prosecutions—and because she had expressed solidarity with the accuser.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 4, 2026

On Thursday, he was granted $10,000 bail, ordered not to contact or post about his accuser, and to surrender his passport.

From BBC ● Oct. 22, 2026

Protesters have also gathered in New York, Boston and other US cities to show support for the accuser, while social media users have shared the hashtag #IAmJaneDoe on TikTok, X and Instagram.

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026

Thousands of students and faculty members rallied Monday at Cornell to demand justice for the accuser, displaying signs reading "Hold them accountable" and "Protect survivors."

From Barron's ● Oct. 6, 2026

Back then it was thought that for justice to be achieved, the jury, the accuser, and the accused all had to see one another.

From "Blink" by Malcolm Gladwell


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