bring charges against

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Prosecutors declined to bring charges against Madden, citing a lack of evidence beyond the confession and Madden already being behind bars for life in Oklahoma.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2026

Last week, Halligan fired two veteran prosecutors based in Norfolk who had said they hadn’t found probable cause to bring charges against James, people familiar with the matter said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 24, 2025

She also told the BBC a police officer in the court told the prosecution that Elsie had not wanted to bring charges against Westwood - which was not the case.

From BBC • Feb. 25, 2025

The district attorney in the Bronx declined to bring charges against the officers.

From Seattle Times • Apr. 12, 2024

"I should think it was for me to bring charges against him," replied Frank, trying to look indignant.

From The Drummer Boy by Trowbridge, J. T. (John Townsend)