Sentence examples for were prosecuted for from inspiring English sources

And people were prosecuted for past acts.

Both priests and parents were prosecuted for manslaughter.

None of the individuals were prosecuted for their actions.

Three men were prosecuted for Mr. Byrd's murder.

Two figures from the Reagan administration, Oliver North and John Poindexter, were prosecuted for lying.

Six power-company employees were prosecuted for professional negligence and violating nuclear-safety laws.

Some were prosecuted for doing so, and then some were pardoned for the act.

Hundreds were prosecuted for criticising American participation in the first world war.

If she were prosecuted for gross negligence," Comey told the House.

Several others were prosecuted for harassment after their rapists made counter allegations and were believed.

In the intervening time approximately 200 high ranking Nazi leaders were prosecuted for crimes committed during the World War II.