prosecution
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The court was shown conditions on the weir on that day, with the prosecution explaining it showed "immense turbulence" of the water.
From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026
Attendees recalled everybody, from the jury to the judge and even the prosecution, “swaying in their seats” when songs played as part of an evidence display.
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
He returned to logging work while we made plans to file a civil lawsuit against everyone involved in his wrongful prosecution and conviction.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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