press charges
Example Sentences
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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
Local prosecutors decided not to press charges, believing she hadn’t alleged any criminal behavior.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Castro, who did not immediately respond to an interview request Friday, said on social media that she was grateful to Disneyland’s security personnel and plans to press charges.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 26, 2026
"I decided to press charges because this is something that I experienced as a woman, but that we as women experience in our country," she said.
From BBC ● Nov. 5, 2025
Adam’s mom decided not to press charges against Grace, which was nice of her.
From "Far from the Tree" by Robin Benway
