prosecution
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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
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
Pauken moved to China in 2010 and worked under the alias Tom McGregor as his father didn’t wish to appear associated with the son’s activities in China, according to prosecution documents.
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
As he was the person most in charge of Walter's wrongful prosecution and conviction, it was hard to reconcile his immunity with his culpability in the whole affair, but there was little we could do.
From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson
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