special prosecutor

noun

1. (formerly) an independent counsel.

Example Sentences

The special prosecutor during the trial also took aim at the actor’s refusal to turn over his cellphone to investigators or give them a DNA sample or access to his medical records to help with the investigation.

From Washington Blade

Cameron was assigned the case as special prosecutor in May and in the past five months revealed few details about the independent investigation.

From Vox

As you know, I have provided to the Special Prosecutor voluntarily a great deal of material.

From Project Gutenberg