persecute vs prosecute :

Definitions

  • v  cause to suffer
    Jews were persecuted in the former Soviet Union

  • v  conduct a prosecution in a court of law
  • v  bring a criminal action against (in a trial)
    The State of California prosecuted O.J. Simpson
  • v  carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
News & Articles


  • Tacoma to prosecute anyone making 'rogue crosswalks'
    TACOMA, Wash. -- The City of Tacoma plans to prosecute anyone caught making a rogue crosswalk after five popped up recently. The group behind them, “Citizens for a Safer Tacoma,” believes breaking the law is a risk it’s willing to take to save lives. According to Tacoma police, traffic incidents have spiked in the area. At least 15 members of the group have been hit by cars. They went to the ...
    June 13, 2013 - KING5 Seattle
  • Tacoma to prosecute anyone making 'rogue crosswalks'
    TACOMA, Wash. -- The City of Tacoma plans to prosecute anyone caught making a rogue crosswalk after five popped up recently. The group behind them, “Citizens for a Safer Tacoma,” believes breaking the law is a risk it’s willing to take to save lives. According to Tacoma police, traffic incidents have spiked in the area. At least 15 members of the group have been hit by cars. They went to the ...
    June 13, 2013 - KING5 Seattle
  • Senate Dems differ on ways to prosecute military sexual assaults
    WASHINGTON, June 12 (UPI) -- Sen. Carl Levin said he would offer a plan requiring senior U.S. military officers to review decisions to prosecute sexual assault cases in the military.
    June 12, 2013 - UPI