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Recent Examples of prosecuting attorney
The Macomb County Prosecutor's Office doesn't have any paperwork yet from township police, and there are no charges at this time, said Rob Leonetti, chief assistant prosecuting attorney.
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Christina Hall, Freep.com, 13 Feb. 2026
On Friday, the Pettis County prosecuting attorney charged Goodsell with one count of first-degree rape, Germann said.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
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
According to Victoria Burton-Harris, the chief assistant prosecuting attorney in Washtenaw County, the home invasion charge is punishable by up to five years in prison and a $2,000 fine.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
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Christina Hall, Freep.com, 13 Feb. 2026
On Friday, the Pettis County prosecuting attorney charged Goodsell with one count of first-degree rape, Germann said.
—Caroline Zimmerman, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2026
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
According to Victoria Burton-Harris, the chief assistant prosecuting attorney in Washtenaw County, the home invasion charge is punishable by up to five years in prison and a $2,000 fine.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 12 Dec. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecuting attorney
Noun
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Shah Alam was released on bail this month after agreeing to a plea deal, according to the district attorney's office.—
Thao Nguyen,
USA Today,
2 Apr. 2026
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But in January, the state Supreme Court ordered the 3rd District Court of Appeals to take another look at the case, and to demand that the Nevada County district attorney’s office explain, on the record, why it shouldn’t be sanctioned.—
Sharon Bernstein,
Sacbee.com,
1 Apr. 2026
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The Javelin recovered in this case was not demilitarized, prosecutors said.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
29 Mar. 2026
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In January, prosecutors filed a response opposing the motion, Kestou filed a brief in support of it and the court heard arguments from both parties, court documents said.—
Nick Lentz,
CBS News,
29 Mar. 2026
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