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special prosecutor

American  

noun

  1. (formerly) an independent counsel.


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George Gascón hired special prosecutor Lawrence Middleton to re-examine a number of Lacey’s decisions in a number of fatal police shootings, including the Proctor case.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 5, 2026

A special prosecutor is re-examining the Spivey investigation and has impaneled a grand jury to assess allegations of police misconduct on behalf of Boyd and Williams.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Yoon had mobilised a large group of security officers who formed a human wall inside his residence to block the arrest - a move that a special prosecutor investigating the charge said was unprecedented.

From BBC • Jan. 15, 2026

Despite Bondi’s moves to keep Sarcone on as a special prosecutor and first assistant, which might technically work, James’ team sees it as more of the same: unlawful.

From Salon • Dec. 14, 2025

The United Mine Workers of America petitioned for a special prosecutor in an effort to insure an unbiased prosecution, dateline: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, June 7, 1923.

From "Fannie Never Flinched" by Mary Cronk Farrell

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