the accused
noun
: the person(s) charged with a crime
The accused was found not guilty.
All of he accused were found not guilty.
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The judge emphasized free speech concerns, given how reliant the case is on social media posts made by the accused, according to CBS News.
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James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Both of the accused will appeal the sentence within a month, a lawyer for one of the men, Choochat Kanpai, told reporters.
—CNN Money, 11 June 2026
The Associated Press has sought comment from attorneys representing the accused in those cases.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
But this time, the plaintiff could be its police department’s leader, Chief Rex Ingram, who has been the accused in several lawsuits since his arrival.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 10 June 2026
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James Cirrone, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2026
Both of the accused will appeal the sentence within a month, a lawyer for one of the men, Choochat Kanpai, told reporters.
—CNN Money, 11 June 2026
The Associated Press has sought comment from attorneys representing the accused in those cases.
—Alanna Durkin Richer, Los Angeles Times, 11 June 2026
But this time, the plaintiff could be its police department’s leader, Chief Rex Ingram, who has been the accused in several lawsuits since his arrival.
—Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 10 June 2026
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“The accused.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20accused. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.
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