under indictment

phrase

: having been formally charged with a crime

He is under indictment for perjury by two federal grand juries.

Examples of under indictment in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Blendon Township Police Chief John Belford said in a video posted to Facebook that disciplinary proceedings against Grubb would begin immediately, noting that people under indictment can't legally possess firearms. — CBS News, 13 Aug. 2024

The two men were under indictment for conspiracy, riots, and aiding and abetting. — Cheri Mossburg, CNN, 18 July 2024

Epshteyn, 41, is under indictment in Arizona over his role in rejecting the results of the 2020 presidential election. — Kyler Alvord, Peoplemag, 3 July 2024

The Constitution does not explicitly prohibit a presidential candidate from running for office while under indictment, or even while serving time after having been convicted. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 28 Mar. 2024

Rhymes for under indictment

• excitement
• incitement