Officials Say They Failed Women in Cologne Attacks

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prosecutor – n. a lawyer who represents the side in a court case that accuses a person of a crime and who tries to prove that the person is guilty

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bear – v. to accept or endure something

handle – v. to touch, feel, hold, or move (something) with your hand

gauntlet – n. situation in which someone is attacked by many people

drunken – adj. a person who has had too much to drink

grope – v. to touch a person in an unwanted sexual way

wallet – n. a small folding case that holds money and credit cards

harass – v. to annoy or bother someone.

massive – n. very big