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
Criminal Charges On April 3 of this year, a Yolo County criminal grand jury indicted eight people in connection with the blast.
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Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Daniel and Saulter are still reviewing the text messages on the stand, now from the time period after King was indicted.
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Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
In 2024, federal prosecutors indicted Adams on charges of bribery, wire fraud, conspiracy and soliciting campaign contributions from foreign nationals in exchange for political favors.
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Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
The airport renovation has been mired in controversy since India’s Adani Group in 2024 pulled out of a 30-year concession to run the project, after its billionaire founder was indicted in the US.
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Jenny Vaughan,
semafor.com,
24 June 2026
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Sacbee.com,
25 June 2026
Daniel and Saulter are still reviewing the text messages on the stand, now from the time period after King was indicted.
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Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
24 June 2026
In 2024, federal prosecutors indicted Adams on charges of bribery, wire fraud, conspiracy and soliciting campaign contributions from foreign nationals in exchange for political favors.
—
Gloria Pazmino,
CNN Money,
24 June 2026
The airport renovation has been mired in controversy since India’s Adani Group in 2024 pulled out of a 30-year concession to run the project, after its billionaire founder was indicted in the US.
—
Jenny Vaughan,
semafor.com,
24 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 28 Jun. 2026.
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