special prosecutor

American  

noun

1. (formerly) an independent counsel.

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Example Sentences

A special prosecutor threw a wrench in the process, arresting a government official for allegedly forging documents, and launching a wider investigation.

From The Wall Street Journal

Government officials, meanwhile, are moving to put new restrictions on the office of the special prosecutor who upended the approval process.

From The Wall Street Journal

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

Pete Skandalakis, the executive director of the Prosecuting Attorneys’ Council of Georgia, appointed himself to the case after Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis was removed for having a romantic relationship with special prosecutor Nathan Wade.

From Salon

Willis was removed from the case after the court determined a romantic relationship with a special prosecutor assigned to the case created an "appearance of impropriety."

From BBC