as in to accuse
to make a claim of wrongdoing against
the grand jury could indict the mayor for fraud and embezzlement
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Recent Examples of indict
She had been indicted on several other charges, including five counts of wire fraud.
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Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
The rapper was indicted on charges of rape and kidnapping in 2018, connected to a 2016 incident.
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Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
Both Davis and White were indicted on charges of second-degree murder, second-degree manslaughter and endangering the welfare of a child, according to prosecutors.
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Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
The officer was investigated but never indicted for any civil rights violations.
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William Earl,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Annie Martin,
The Orlando Sentinel,
17 June 2026
The rapper was indicted on charges of rape and kidnapping in 2018, connected to a 2016 incident.
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Raechal Shewfelt,
Entertainment Weekly,
17 June 2026
Both Davis and White were indicted on charges of second-degree murder, second-degree manslaughter and endangering the welfare of a child, according to prosecutors.
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Liam Quinn,
PEOPLE,
17 June 2026
The officer was investigated but never indicted for any civil rights violations.
—
William Earl,
Variety,
17 June 2026
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Charges against Bailey Zimmerman have been dropped after prosecutors initially accused the country music star of causing $16,000 worth of damage to a New Mexico hotel room and canceling a concert as a result, his lawyer said.
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Lander, who ousted Goldman, had accused the incumbent congressman of not being critical enough of Israel.
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My office will continue to vigorously prosecute defendants who pose serious threats to our community’s safety, especially our children.
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Four days later, the Front Office informed the prosecuting team about the video showing Edwards being shot, and the prosecuting team requested that video from the ATF, which sent over two videos.
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“Indict.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indict. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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