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Recent Examples of district attorney
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reached out to Acworth police and the district attorney’s office for comment.
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Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 9 Feb. 2026
The Manhattan district attorney’s office subsequently investigated, but no charges were filed.
—Michael R. Sisak, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
The investigations ticked on – the district attorney’s office probed the department, while state investigators audited its evidence room.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
After a new sheriff and district attorney were elected in Dallas County, Binion fled to Las Vegas.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
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Shaddi Abusaid, AJC.com, 9 Feb. 2026
The Manhattan district attorney’s office subsequently investigated, but no charges were filed.
—Michael R. Sisak, Fortune, 8 Feb. 2026
The investigations ticked on – the district attorney’s office probed the department, while state investigators audited its evidence room.
—Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 7 Feb. 2026
After a new sheriff and district attorney were elected in Dallas County, Binion fled to Las Vegas.
—Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 7 Feb. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for district attorney
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During cross-examination by prosecuting attorney Michael Morse, the government played audio of Puig discussing the interview in relatively good English.—
Sam Blum,
New York Times,
4 Feb. 2026
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Williams' lead attorney declined to comment, and prosecuting attorney Josh Kocher said the terms of the agreement are not yet public.—
Ryan Murphy,
IndyStar,
4 Feb. 2026
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That document said the driver of the car was Aljorna, who prosecutors said was zigzagging through traffic while agents pursued the vehicle.—
Emma Tucker,
CNN Money,
15 Feb. 2026
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This decision has led city councils to adopt new ordinances, judges to adjust their advisements for defendants and prosecutors and defense attorneys to negotiate plea deals under new guidelines.—
Sam Tabachnik,
Denver Post,
15 Feb. 2026
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In January, lawyer Robert Pang said Lai suffered health issues including heart palpitations, high blood pressure and diabetes.—
Kanis Leung,
Los Angeles Times,
9 Feb. 2026
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She had been arrested in December at a ceremony honoring Khosrow Alikordi, a 46-year-old Iranian lawyer and human rights advocate who had been based in Mashhad.—
CNN Money,
CNN Money,
9 Feb. 2026
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“District attorney.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/district%20attorney. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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