prosecute
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“The state has the tools in place to not only block price gouging during this emergency, but also to prosecute bad actors.”
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
After all, the ATF investigates cases, but U.S. attorneys prosecute them.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2026
After the deadly 2024 fire, the government promised a safety audit of all schools and to prosecute violators, but it is not clear if any measures were implemented.
From Barron's • May 28, 2026
The incident was referred to the FBI and Homeland Security Investigations, but ultimately the agencies had declined to prosecute.
From Slate • May 28, 2026
Despite all this, the private detectives somehow failed to secure enough evidence to prosecute any of the suspects, or perhaps the private eyes were bought off.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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