press charges
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Though Rimac does not intend to press charges, he warned the suspect would be prosecuted due to the car's high value.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
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
The report, filed July 15, asks for law enforcement to investigate the movie’s theft and “identify all responsible parties, preserve all relevant evidence, and press charges against the responsible parties.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 21, 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
But as soon as the deputies asked if anyone wanted to press charges, the entire bar acted like they couldn’t get away fast enough.
From "We'll Fly Away" by Bryan Bliss
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