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Recent Examples of prosecuting attorney
She's worked in the prosecutor's office for five years, currently serving as a deputy prosecuting attorney and director of community outreach.
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Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
The perpetrators often looked down at the floor or straight ahead as approximately 30 victim impact statements were read – most from young female victims, but also from distraught parents and Janine Swinehart, the prosecuting attorney.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
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Jordan Smith, IndyStar, 26 Mar. 2026
The perpetrators often looked down at the floor or straight ahead as approximately 30 victim impact statements were read – most from young female victims, but also from distraught parents and Janine Swinehart, the prosecuting attorney.
—Alyssa Goldberg, USA Today, 26 Mar. 2026
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.
—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
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for prosecuting attorney
Noun
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The department processed 330 district attorney service requests and 324 dispositions, totaling 654 actions, or about 327 staff hours.—
Nicole Buss,
Sacbee.com,
29 Apr. 2026
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Nathan Hochman, the Los Angeles county district attorney, has said that Reiner could face the death penalty, though no decision has been made on that question.—
Gene Maddaus,
Variety,
29 Apr. 2026
Noun
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He has been asked to present himself to prosecutors in Milan for questioning on Thursday.—
Phil Hay,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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As part of Lololee’s deal, federal prosecutors agreed to recommend a prison term at the low end of the sentencing range, according to the court filing.—
Darrell Smith,
Sacbee.com,
26 Apr. 2026
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“Prosecuting attorney.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/prosecuting%20attorney. Accessed 1 May. 2026.
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