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an officer of the court who represents the government in a criminal case and who tries to prove that the person accused of committing a crime is guilty
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Recent Examples of prosecutors
The Utah County Attorney’s Office released transcripts of messages between Robinson and Twiggs that prosecutors say were sent just hours after Kirk was fatally shot.
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Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
A day after Utah prosecutors unveiled formal charges against the suspect in the assassination of Kirk, no evidence has emerged connecting 22-year-old Tyler Robinson with any outside group.
—Trevor Hunnicutt, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Graf also granted Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, a pretrial protective order requested by Utah County prosecutors.
—Connor Greene, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
But current prosecutors could not confirm that then-Deputy District Attorney Melvin Jensen (no relation to the judge) gave the recording to the defense during the trial.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
See video … LISTEN Tune in to the FOX NEWS RUNDOWN PODCAST for in-depth reporting as prosecutors seek the death penalty for the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
—FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The Napa County Sheriff’s Office released the names Tuesday, hours after Napa County prosecutors charged Norberto (Beto) Celerino, 53, with six counts each of murder and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.
—The Press Democrat, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Maricopa County prosecutors then filed charges related to the other cases.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
The Hobbs Act is commonly used by federal prosecutors to increase the penalties of a specific type of crime.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2025
A day after Utah prosecutors unveiled formal charges against the suspect in the assassination of Kirk, no evidence has emerged connecting 22-year-old Tyler Robinson with any outside group.
—Trevor Hunnicutt, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
Graf also granted Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, a pretrial protective order requested by Utah County prosecutors.
—Connor Greene, Time, 17 Sep. 2025
But current prosecutors could not confirm that then-Deputy District Attorney Melvin Jensen (no relation to the judge) gave the recording to the defense during the trial.
—Tony Saavedra, Oc Register, 17 Sep. 2025
See video … LISTEN Tune in to the FOX NEWS RUNDOWN PODCAST for in-depth reporting as prosecutors seek the death penalty for the suspect in Charlie Kirk’s assassination.
—FOXNews.com, 17 Sep. 2025
The Napa County Sheriff’s Office released the names Tuesday, hours after Napa County prosecutors charged Norberto (Beto) Celerino, 53, with six counts each of murder and gross vehicular manslaughter while intoxicated.
—The Press Democrat, Mercury News, 10 Sep. 2025
Maricopa County prosecutors then filed charges related to the other cases.
—Angel Saunders, PEOPLE, 10 Sep. 2025
The Hobbs Act is commonly used by federal prosecutors to increase the penalties of a specific type of crime.
—Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 10 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecutors
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Advertisement Advertisement The episode features conversations with Syed in prison and after his release, plus lawyers involved with the case and Syed’s family members.—
Olivia B. Waxman,
Time,
19 Sep. 2025
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Newsweek contacted lawyers for Khalil and the Department of Homeland Security for comment via email outside normal office hours on Thursday.—
Robert Alexander,
MSNBC Newsweek,
18 Sep. 2025
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While no appeal has been filed yet, Venezuelan advocates and attorneys anticipate the case could eventually reach the Supreme Court, potentially setting a precedent not only for Venezuelans under TPS but also for other nations receiving similar protections.—
Syra Ortiz Blanes,
Miami Herald,
18 Sep. 2025
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While Judge Kelly's order only applies to Guatemalan children, attorneys for the minors had notified the court that other children from different countries could also be targeted for removal.—
Armando Garcia,
ABC News,
18 Sep. 2025
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“Prosecutors.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecutors. Accessed 20 Sep. 2025.
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