The defense said most were facing possible drug prosecution themselves and had struck deals with his prosecutors before taking the stand.

But the drug prosecutions were fueled by more than one unreliable officer, defense lawyers said.

Government prosecutors have declined to discuss any particulars of the charges publicly, and they try to minimize the case as just another drug prosecution.

Largely because of drug prosecutions, our justice system is in crisis.

The plan also calls for expanded drug treatment programs and more money to finance drug prosecutions in local and state courts.

But the effect of the drug prosecutions is felt throughout the state court systems, not just in family courts.

He said drug prosecutions had quadrupled in Camden County under his tenure.

Routine drug prosecutions all belong in state courts.

His priorities included more security in capturing child pornography and drug prosecutions.

While in charge of the office, he aggressively pursued drug prosecutions and insider-trading cases on Wall Street.