prosecute

Example Sentences

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Cdr Dom Murphy, head of Counter Terrorism Policing London, said "anyone who advocates violence in this way can expect to be arrested and prosecuted to the full extent of the law".

From BBC

In 2010, group members were uncooperative with the investigation and gave conflicting testimony, making it challenging to prosecute the case, according to McFarland.

From Los Angeles Times

Lumbala's case was prosecuted under the principle of "universal jurisdiction", which allows French courts to seek justice related to crimes against humanity committed abroad.

From BBC

It is working with police to check activations and promised nobody will now be wrongly prosecuted.

From BBC

The company was warned by the regulator that it committed an offence under water regulations in force at the time, but was told it would not be prosecuted or fined.

From BBC