prosecute

Example Sentences

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Who deserves credit when fraud is prosecuted has also become a point of contention.

From Los Angeles Times

He was an Army lieutenant, prosecuted by a military court for insubordination and then acquitted.

From Los Angeles Times

“My office remains steadfast in its efforts to prosecute and punish those who commit acts of violence against others.”

From Los Angeles Times

Press freedom groups and reporters rallied to Lemon’s defense, warning that prosecuting a journalist for covering a protest could set a dangerous precedent.

From Salon

The Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007 allows organisations such as health boards to be prosecuted as a single entity rather than individual staff members.

From BBC