PROSECUTING ATTORNEY Synonyms: 26 Similar Words

prosecuting attorney

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as in district attorney

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Recent Examples of prosecuting attorney Introducing such evidence can provoke sympathy for the defendant and distrust towards the prosecuting attorney, potentially undermining the case. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Leahy, 31, was charged with murder in the first degree with a deadly weapon enhancement on Monday, May 18, the prosecuting attorney's office tells PEOPLE. — Ingrid Vasquez, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026 In late November of 2022, Horner was delivering Barbies to Strand's home in Paradise, Texas 60 miles outside of Dallas, said prosecuting attorney James Stainton. — Peter Burditt, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 6 May 2026 The prosecuting attorney in Jackson County lodged a motion to dismiss without prejudice on April 16, WOWK reported, noting that the filing indicates that the individual, Morgan Morrow, had not been appropriately Mirandized during interrogation. — Alex Nitzberg, FOXNews.com, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for prosecuting attorney

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The statement from the district attorney’s office came in a letter made public Friday evening to the judge handling Mangione’s case in state court.

— Aaron Katersky, ABC News, 25 July 2026
The application’s unsealing also was criticized by the district attorney of Texas’ Harris County, who told CNN the substance’s nature should have no bearing on investigations into whether the killing was justified, or whether the stop was warranted.

— Elise Hammond, CNN Money, 24 July 2026

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Johnson County District Attorney Tim Good said prosecutors will take King to court again.

— Harriet Ramos, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
Nampa Police Deputy Chief Curt Shankel similarly said police would gather facts and send the information to the county prosecutor for their review .

— Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 24 July 2026

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