special prosecutor

American  

noun

1. (formerly) an independent counsel.

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Example Sentences

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

Willis was removed from the case in late 2024 after Georgia's appeals court ruled her romantic involvement with special prosecutor Nathan Wade created an "appearance of impropriety."

From Barron's

The Supreme Court on Nov. 16 ruled the appointment illegal—though it left the door open for the justice minister to appoint a different person as special prosecutor under strict restrictions.

From The Wall Street Journal

Michael Gennaco, a special prosecutor hired earlier this year by Dist.

From Los Angeles Times