special prosecutor
Americannoun
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The county attorney has appointed a special prosecutor to investigate the incident and decide whether to bring criminal charges.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 5, 2026
George Gascón reopened the case and assigned a special prosecutor to review her decision.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 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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