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
But former federal prosecutors and other legal experts told the BBC that Bolton's case stood apart from prosecution of other Trump critics due to the evidence gathered by prosecutors.
From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026
The total number referred for prosecution during the six months came to less than 800.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 4, 2026
Musk has offered to fund a private prosecution against the police over its handling of the murder, and insulted the Hampshire Police force.
From Barron's • Jun. 4, 2026
There was a lot of circumstantial evidence, but actually those two witnesses were the entire case for the prosecution.
From "Twelve Angry Men" by Reginald Rose
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