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Prosecutor

usgb/ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtər/Volume
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Role ClarificationPlay
Not all prosecutors are public officials; some may be private individuals in certain legal systems. SlideIn the private prosecution, the individual prosecutor took the case to court.
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Not Defense AttorneyPlay
The prosecutor is different from a defense attorney, whose job is to defend the accused. SlideWhile the prosecutor argued for a conviction, the defense attorney countered for an acquittal.
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Neutral vs. AggressivePlay
Though prosecutors accuse, they must remain fair and impartial, not just aggressively seek convictions. SlideThe prosecutor fairly presented the evidence without undue aggression.