United States v. Nixon

Prosecution

the act of bringing charges against someone in court. This also refers to the group who is bringing the charges.

Prosecutor (to prosecute)

a person who starts and carries out legal criminal proceedings

Investigators

people who study by close examination and detailed inquiry

Executive privilege

the idea that a president can keep certain information private from Congress, the courts, or the public

Confidential

done or communicated in secret

Appealed (to appeal)

to formally request that a lower court decision be examined and reconsidered by a higher court

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