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
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
In the end, the kid didn’t want to press charges.
From "A Very Large Expanse of Sea" by Tahereh Mafi
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