grand jury

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Definition of grand jury

: a jury that examines accusations against persons charged with crime and if the evidence warrants makes formal charges on which the accused persons are later tried

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He and McClure were charged last fall in state court with theft and conspiracy but have yet to be indicted by a grand jury. — David Porter, The Seattle Times, "Homeless ‘good Samaritan’ gets probation in gas money scam," 12 Apr. 2019 The Broward County grand jury announced on Wednesday the 34-count indictment for Cruz, who police say opened fire inside Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, killing 17 people. — Katherine Lam, Fox News, "Nikolas Cruz indicted on 17 counts of murder, jail records reveal odd behavior in days after Florida massacre," 2 Oct. 2018 On Thursday, a Suffolk County grand jury returned indictments charging Hunt with assault and battery and Salerno with aggravated assault and battery. — Alexia Fernandez, PEOPLE.com, "Lindsay Lohan’s Cousin Allegedly Beaten by 2 Men, New Jersey Police Officer Charged," 12 July 2018 On June 27, a Broward County grand jury indicted Blanc on charges of premeditated murder in their deaths, as well as two counts of abusing their corpses. — Linda Trischitta, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Grand jury indicts man on murder charge in death of his unborn child," 4 July 2018 The six indictments of disgraced doctor Larry Nassar returned last week by a Walker County grand jury accuse him of assaulting gymnasts over a period of almost 20 years at the Karolyi Ranch, according to court records provided Tuesday. — David Barron, Houston Chronicle, "Indictments detail Larry Nassar's abuse of gymnasts over 20-year period at Karolyi Ranch," 3 July 2018 Lee-Sung also discussed recommendations by the Orange County grand jury intended to help enhance school safety. — Priscella Vega, latimes.com, "Report details Newport-Mesa’s steps to ramp up school safety," 28 June 2018 Further Reading People’s Republic of Desire film review: Yes, Black Mirror is already here Right behind that is SXSW's grand jury prize winner for its best documentary, People's Republic of Desire. — Sam Machkovech And Nathan Mattise, Ars Technica, "Films for the discerning nerd: Ars picks the best of 2018," 27 Dec. 2018 Additionally, there was a different witness subpoenaed by Mueller’s grand jury who has sued the government — Roger Stone associate Andrew Miller. — Andrew Prokop, Vox, "The mysterious grand jury appeal that may be tied to the Mueller investigation, explained," 19 Dec. 2018

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grand jury

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English Language Learners Definition of grand jury

US, law : a group of people who look at the evidence against someone who has been accused of a crime in order to decide if there should be a trial

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grand jury

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Legal Definition of grand jury

: a jury that examines accusations against persons charged with crime and if the evidence warrants makes formal charges on which the accused persons are later tried — see also no bill and true bill at bill sense 3b, indictment — compare petit jury, special grand jury