bring charges
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As Barbara argues, “I also think he has demonstrated a level of ruthlessness and a willingness to file charges, even if he’s got to know they’re going to fall flat eventually.”
From Slate • May 7, 2026
Moriarty said officials were able to file charges quickly in this case because the incident was reported directly to the Minnesota State Patrol.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026
In more than a third of the cases, prosecutors quickly dismissed charges that couldn’t be substantiated, refused to file charges at all, or lost at trial.
From Salon • Apr. 15, 2026
Gascón reopened the case in 2021, after prosecutors previously declined to file charges.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026
Proposition 21, the law allowing prosecutors to file charges against juveniles in adult court, had been upheld by the California Supreme Court way back in 2002.
From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater
