with prejudice
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In light of these violations, the U.S. attorney moved to drop all the charges, and Judge Perry dismissed the case with prejudice, meaning it can’t be brought again.
From Slate • May 22, 2026
The judge dismissed all eight counts with prejudice.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
The charge against Baldwin was dismissed with prejudice, meaning it cannot be revived once any appeals against the decision are exhausted.
From BBC • Apr. 18, 2026
Sun’s matter with the SEC was settled in March: One of his companies agreed to pay a $10 million civil penalty, and the remaining charges against him were dismissed with prejudice.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 14, 2026
He’d silenced Matthias’ conscience with prejudice and the promise of a divine calling that was probably nothing more than the wind moving through the branches of an ancient tree.
From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo
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