prosecution
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Arnold, 23, turned himself over to authorities last week and remained in jail on Monday when a judge set a $1 million bond for him, denying a prosecution request he be held without bond.
From Barron's • Jun. 29, 2026
Jiang Duntao, a former Zibo, China, Communist Party official, was expelled and faces prosecution for saddling the city with onerous debt.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 28, 2026
While prosecution witnesses have refused to delineate between the Lachman and Palisades blazes, Haney has repeatedly described them as two distinct incidents that ignited days apart.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026
On Thursday, the judge said jurors must be satisfied that the prosecution had proven the case against Sir Jeffrey beyond reasonable doubt before they could convict.
From BBC • Jun. 19, 2026
He had no intention of paying his debts and was confident he could evade prosecution through guile and charm.
From "The Devil in the White City" by Erik Larson
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