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 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
If the CPS does decide to prosecute, any trials are unlikely to begin before 2029.
From BBC • May 19, 2026
It is rare for state officials to prosecute federal agents for actions related to their official duties.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 18, 2026
Defendants who are deemed incompetent can’t be tried in adversarial criminal proceedings—meaning that the State can't prosecute them unless they become well enough to defend themselves.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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