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prosecute

[pros-i-kyoot] / ˈprɒs ɪˌkjut /




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These cases are difficult to prosecute, says Fan Binghe, the lawyer who has handled many.

From BBC Aug. 10, 2026

Hochman also said that his office has made it a priority to aggressively prosecute hate crimes and push back against allowing perpetrators of violent hate crimes to receive mental health diversion.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

“First, the possibility that he might say something false and be prosecutable for perjury under federal law. Second, possibility that something he said might conceivably be used by some state government to prosecute him criminally.”

From Slate Aug. 7, 2026

As the top commander of U.S. forces in the Middle East, Cooper’s mission has been to prosecute the war with Iran and safeguard American security interests in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 29, 2026

One of the lawyers who had to prosecute the case was assistant U.S. attorney Edward Wallace.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

It investigates alleged crimes and prosecutes when evidentiary standards are met.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 22, 2026

Established by the country's parliament, the KSC investigates and prosecutes suspected war crimes committed by ethnic Albanian guerrillas during the war.

From Barron's Feb. 17, 2026

When America chooses to join World War I, the government prosecutes dissidents and silences protests.

From Los Angeles Times May 27, 2025

The CPS, an independent body, prosecutes criminal cases in England and Wales.

From BBC Jan. 6, 2025

These two sources of knowledge cannot be separated, in the estimation of any one who feels the deep interest of the inquiry, and seriously prosecutes the important question,—what is truth.

From The Philosophy of the Moral Feelings by John Abercrombie

The Lafarge case was the first time the Justice Department prosecuted a corporation, rather than an individual or organization, for providing material support to foreign terrorist groups.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 2, 2026

His attorneys have called on the government to apologize, arguing he was wrongfully prosecuted based on incomplete information.

From Salon Aug. 1, 2026

The force ultimately opted to withdraw the extra charges, as Hammond was prosecuted and convicted for the speeding.

From BBC Jul. 28, 2026

"The court has only seven people in custody, six of whom are being prosecuted in African situations," it added.

From Barron's Jul. 27, 2026

Then, four years later, Baird prosecuted another trial that provided an insight into Baird’s thinking as he considered the Shaw case.

From "A Deadly Wandering: A Mystery, a Landmark Investigation, and the Astonishing Science of Attention in the Digital Age" by Matt Richtel

The district attorney’s office has been less aggressive in prosecuting those who made surreptitious recordings in the past.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 7, 2026

Students for Life president Kristan Hawkins once wrote that “we state again emphatically that we oppose prosecuting women for abortion.”

From Slate Aug. 7, 2026

Medicaid Fraud Control Units were principally responsible for investigating providers, while also prosecuting the abuse and neglect of patients whose care was billed to Medicaid.

From Salon Aug. 5, 2026

While Blanche and others have indicated the department is focusing on prosecuting employees rather than companies, it has also granted leniency or dropped charges against people it accused of wrongdoing.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 19, 2026

"I spoke with the prosecuting attorney, Mr. Tepper," he said.

From "Hole in My Life" by Jack Gantos




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