the accused
noun
: the person(s) charged with a crime
The accused was found not guilty.
All of he accused were found not guilty.
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The lawsuit targets over $100,000 raised online by the accused's family, citing an Ohio law prohibiting profiting from wrongful conduct.
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David Ferrara, The Enquirer, 14 July 2025
In court papers filed Wednesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court and obtained by PEOPLE, Jackson’s estate identified the accused as Cascio, a longtime associate of the singer who once managed aspects of his career and penned a 2011 memoir, My Friend Michael, defending the star’s reputation.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 9 July 2025
None of the accused has made public statements regarding the various claims made by Wells.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 9 July 2025
Footage of a man dragging his tumbling and helpless dog behind his sport utility vehicle through the streets of eastern San Diego County created such a fervor that the accused turned himself in, authorities recently announced.
—Andrew J. Campa
follow, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
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David Ferrara, The Enquirer, 14 July 2025
In court papers filed Wednesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court and obtained by PEOPLE, Jackson’s estate identified the accused as Cascio, a longtime associate of the singer who once managed aspects of his career and penned a 2011 memoir, My Friend Michael, defending the star’s reputation.
—Danielle Bacher, People.com, 9 July 2025
None of the accused has made public statements regarding the various claims made by Wells.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 9 July 2025
Footage of a man dragging his tumbling and helpless dog behind his sport utility vehicle through the streets of eastern San Diego County created such a fervor that the accused turned himself in, authorities recently announced.
—Andrew J. Campa
follow, Los Angeles Times, 9 July 2025
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“The accused.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20accused. Accessed 30 Jul. 2025.
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