as in count
a formal claim of criminal wrongdoing against a person
that prosecutor gets an indictment for 90% of his cases
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Recent Examples of indictment
Federal fraud indictments continue to emerge in housing and autism programs after a federal investigation first became public in the summer of 2025.
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Mars King, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
In federal court, the decision to waive indictment often precedes a guilty plea.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The four-count indictment alleges that Maduro played a pivotal role in the Venezuelan drug-trafficking syndicate known as the Cartel de los Soles, aka Cartel of the Suns.
—Jay Weaver
january 8, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
While the indictment does not allege Gómez actually fired the shots at agents, the charges for the first time connect the 9mm weapon allegedly found on Gomez to shell casings at the scene.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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Mars King, Twin Cities, 9 Jan. 2026
In federal court, the decision to waive indictment often precedes a guilty plea.
—Julia Bonavita, FOXNews.com, 9 Jan. 2026
The four-count indictment alleges that Maduro played a pivotal role in the Venezuelan drug-trafficking syndicate known as the Cartel de los Soles, aka Cartel of the Suns.
—Jay Weaver
january 8, Miami Herald, 8 Jan. 2026
While the indictment does not allege Gómez actually fired the shots at agents, the charges for the first time connect the 9mm weapon allegedly found on Gomez to shell casings at the scene.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 8 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for indictment
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With a moderate 320-thread-count sateen weave, the fabric balances breathability and smoothness while staying cool to the touch.—
Mariana Best,
Better Homes & Gardens,
12 Jan. 2026
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Now, nearly a decade after their divorce was finalized, McKee is in custody in Illinois after being arrested on two counts of murder in connection with the Tepes’ deaths, records show.—
Amanda Musa,
CNN Money,
12 Jan. 2026
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Per the warrant, Busfield denied the allegations and counter sued for extortion.—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
10 Jan. 2026
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Childnet’s motion includes the fact that some of the allegations raised in the lawsuit date back to 2014 and have passed the statute of limitations for legal action.—
Rafael Olmeda,
Sun Sentinel,
10 Jan. 2026
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Los Angeles appeared to be in charge after getting a stop on defense giving Stafford the ball back.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
11 Jan. 2026
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The suspect was indicted on federal charges this week, FOX 5 reported.—
Brie Stimson,
FOXNews.com,
11 Jan. 2026
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After accusations of abuse and a lengthy separation from her daughter, Beata died by suicide in January 2017.—
Sophie Dodd,
PEOPLE,
9 Nov. 2025
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Davie has faced a number of major scandals since being named director general in 2020, including the resignation of the BBC’s top new anchor Huw Edwards and accusations of bias from both sides over its coverage of the war in Gaza.—
Jack Dunn,
Variety,
9 Nov. 2025
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“Indictment.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/indictment. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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