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Because individual states have the power to prosecute crimes and order executions, much of the power lies with state governors.

From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2026

Hochman also said that his office has made it a priority to aggressively prosecute hate crimes and push back against allowing perpetrators of violent hate crimes to receive mental health diversion.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026

“First, the possibility that he might say something false and be prosecutable for perjury under federal law. Second, possibility that something he said might conceivably be used by some state government to prosecute him criminally.”

From Slate ● Aug. 7, 2026

As the top commander of U.S. forces in the Middle East, Cooper’s mission has been to prosecute the war with Iran and safeguard American security interests in the region.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 29, 2026

One of the lawyers who had to prosecute the case was assistant U.S. attorney Edward Wallace.

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield

He said he would improve the way the city attorney prosecutes gun crimes and animal abusers.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 3, 2026

The 81-year-old will be the first Asian former head of state to face trial at the ICC, which prosecutes individuals for the world's worst crimes such as war crimes and crimes against humanity.

From Barron's ● May 27, 2026

It investigates alleged crimes and prosecutes when evidentiary standards are met.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 22, 2026

The CPS, an independent body, prosecutes criminal cases in England and Wales.

From BBC ● Jan. 6, 2025

She prosecutes her studies with uncommon success, but music, I think, will be the art she will carry to the highest perfection.

From Hortense Makers of History Series by John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott

“Any bad faith attempts to influence elections should be investigated and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.”

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 17, 2026

Defence barrister Andrew Wesley said he was unable to offer any personal mitigation on behalf of Khan, as he still disputed the identity and age under which he was prosecuted.

From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026

And if support ever crosses the line into illegal conduct, it should be aggressively investigated, prosecuted and punished.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 5, 2026

His attorneys have called on the government to apologize, arguing he was wrongfully prosecuted based on incomplete information.

From Salon ● Aug. 1, 2026

Some were not prosecuted, typically because they were first-time offenders who were issued warnings, but six of the women—including three teachers and a nurse—went to trial.

From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling

Mangione’s defense has argued that prosecuting him twice for insurance executive’s killing would violate protections against double jeopardy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026

The St. Bernard Parish district attorney’s office admitted in a 2021 statement that the office had made a mistake in prosecuting him.

From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026

The district attorney’s office has been less aggressive in prosecuting those who made surreptitious recordings in the past.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 7, 2026

Students for Life president Kristan Hawkins once wrote that “we state again emphatically that we oppose prosecuting women for abortion.”

From Slate ● Aug. 7, 2026

Afterward, Karl, Debbie, and Sasha rode the courthouse elevator to the ninth floor to meet with Armando Pastran, the deputy district attorney who was prosecuting the case.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater