press charges
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Authorities initially declined to press charges, but the investigation was reopened Monday, with New York Governor Kathy Hochul later appointing the state's top prosecutor to see it through.
From Barron's ● Oct. 3, 2026
Earlier this summer, authorities informed SW about the results of their investigation and asked if she wanted to press charges, said Ventura County Dist.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 13, 2026
Federal investigations can carry on for years before prosecutors decide whether to press charges or simply close the matter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026
Zarrinnam says the decision on whether to press charges rests with him, and it's something he will seriously consider once he has the facts.
From BBC ● Feb. 2, 2026
But if you won’t press charges and you won’t confront him, you need to consider the possibility of moving beyond this.
From "Thirteen Reasons Why" by Jay Asher
