prosecuting attorney
noun
: an attorney who conducts proceedings in a court on behalf of the government : district attorney
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In August 2023, Labrador appointed Boyd, who is now Canyon County’s prosecuting attorney, as a special prosecutor in the investigation.
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Kyle Pfannenstiel, Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2025
Brandon Carter will also be sworn in Wednesday as prosecuting attorney for Washington and Madison counties.
—Tracy Neal, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Honolulu’s prosecuting attorney’s office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
In spite of a dearth of evidence, the judge in the case sent it back to the Pulaski County prosecuting attorney's office.
—Tony Holt, Arkansas Online, 7 Apr. 2025
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Kyle Pfannenstiel, Idaho Statesman, 23 Apr. 2025
Brandon Carter will also be sworn in Wednesday as prosecuting attorney for Washington and Madison counties.
—Tracy Neal, arkansasonline.com, 31 Dec. 2024
Honolulu’s prosecuting attorney’s office did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2025
In spite of a dearth of evidence, the judge in the case sent it back to the Pulaski County prosecuting attorney's office.
—Tony Holt, Arkansas Online, 7 Apr. 2025
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“Prosecuting attorney.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/prosecuting%20attorney. Accessed 14 May. 2025.
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