face charges

phrase

: to be formally accused of a crime
Will she face charges?

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Four other suspects face charges The burglary ring involved at least six people, prosecutors previously said in a news release last year. Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 17 July 2026 Now, two teens who were with him face charges of evidence tampering – fueling anger and speculation about what happened to Daniel Erving. Holly Yan, CNN Money, 15 July 2026 Barbería Hernando was subsequently taken into custody under the Attorney General’s Office and will face charges of drug trafficking, manufacturing or possession of narcotics, per El Tiempo. Colson Thayer, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 Defendants in those cases now face charges including grooming, indecent solicitation of a minor and traveling to meet a minor. Sam Charles, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for face charges

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“Face charges.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/face%20charges. Accessed 20 Jul. 2026.

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