face charges

phrase

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

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The court proceedings followed months of legal battles over whether Castro, 52, would be extradited from Texas, his home state, to face charges in Minnesota. ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026 The district attorney's office didn't say if the other people detained would face charges. Madeline Bartos, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026 Corrales and Henry also face charges of obstructing a peace officer. Lauren Penington, Denver Post, 9 Sep. 2026 Both men face charges of wire fraud and engaging in unlawful monetary transactions, carrying potential prison sentences of up to 20 years. Christian Cervantes, AZCentral.com, 6 Sep. 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 19 Sep. 2026.

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