That's how prosecution works in the United States — it accuses, then investigates, and if the case falls apart during the investigation, the prosecutor says so, rather than going to trial.
The Service Prosecuting Authority, the independent agency responsible since January 2009 for prosecuting military personnel, has refused to say how many prosecutions have been mounted against troops alleged to have killed or wounded civilians.
In two notable cases, Ms. Pirro described how her prosecutions directly benefited Riverkeeper.
"But we will wait and see how these prosecutions take place.
How any prosecutions that result from the inquiry are handled, and whether any police procedures change, will be part of South Africa's test.
Mr. Kaine, who is a lawyer and a former professor of legal ethics, should understand as well as anyone how these prosecutions went awry.
How many prosecutions can they handle per year?
A U.S. attorney in a jurisdiction has much discretion as to the priorities for prosecuting a case and how a prosecution fits in with the department's priorities.
The Justice Department will prosecute only cases that it deems "are most deserving of federal attention". A U.S. attorney in a jurisdiction has much discretion as to the priorities for prosecuting a case and how a prosecution fits in with the department's priorities.
Lawyers also pointed out how the prosecution's key witnesses withdrew allegations on which the prosecution's case was founded.
