prosecute

Example Sentences

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However, the court ruled on Wednesday that there were no grounds to further prosecute the former construction minister who was suspected of a "serious crime against public safety".

From Barron's

“What these raids have done, what the fear around them have done, has made it more difficult for me to prosecute violent offenders,” Teare said.

From Salon

The Southern District of New York, which prosecuted Combs, declined to comment on the request to the Second Circuit Court of Appeals.

From BBC

“We have concluded, after reviewing all the evidence, that it does not meet the criminal threshold… for any person to be prosecuted,” local police shared in a statement.

From Salon

“We will continue to investigate and prosecute any and all terror groups and bring them to justice.”

From Los Angeles Times