prosecuted

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A prosecutor is someone who tries to prove that a person has done something wrong and should be punished. They often work for the government.

Imagine you're watching a TV show about a detective trying to solve a crime. The detective gathers evidence, talks to witnesses, and presents their case in court. That's basically what a prosecutor does - they gather facts and present them to a judge or jury to prove that someone is guilty of a crime. This can be in a big city, a small town, or even internationally.

Definitions

verb

To start criminal proceedings against.
Example: to prosecute a man for trespass, or for a riot
To charge, try.
To seek to obtain by legal process.
Example: to prosecute a right or a claim in a court of law
To pursue something to the end.
Example: to prosecute a scheme, hope, or claim

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In fact, I think it's the only case where someone's been prosecuted and gone to jail for the leak.

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prosecuted

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