Example Sentences
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"The court has only seven people in custody, six of whom are being prosecuted in African situations," it added.
From Barron's ● Jul. 27, 2026
The ICC hasn’t successfully prosecuted a single head of state, nor has it deterred crimes in continuing conflicts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 23, 2026
Ms Sturgeon is innocent, as evidenced by the fact that she was not charged, prosecuted nor convicted of any crime.
From BBC ● Jul. 13, 2026
Violations of the law, known as the California Invasion of Privacy Act, can be prosecuted as a misdemeanor or a felony.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2026
He testified that nonblack defendants were routinely prosecuted in state, rather than federal, court.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
