prosecution
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A prosecution barrister said that his interview had been edited to remove "repetition and irrelevant material", with the consent of all parties.
From BBC • Jun. 8, 2026
One major contributor, the docuseries seems to argue, is the downfall of the prosecution at the hands of its own witnesses.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026
Pauken received at least $100,000 for his work with a Chinese operative, prosecution documents said.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026
By all accounts, Kelver’s perception of threat was reasonable, which—by Wyoming law—should exempt her from criminal prosecution.
From Slate • Jun. 4, 2026
The chief witness for the prosecution was a white girl.
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
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