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by sneak 1447 days ago
Prosecutors exclusively decide who is charged. No charges can be "pressed" by a victim.
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Yes, in most cases it is the prosecutor's discretion whether to bring a case to a grand jury, but that isn't what pressing charges is. See Merriam Webster's definition[0].

[0] https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/press%20charges